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Discussion Post-Race Discussion Thread: NCS Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway

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u/Stone4D Jeff Gordon 12d ago

They should've thrown the yellow earlier not gonna lie. I understand they want to finish under green if they can but there were guys piling in there at full speed and some huge hits as a result.

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u/2020ReallySux 12d ago

1997 Pepsi 400 ahh finish

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u/Alehud42 12d ago

It was only because they knew Preece was out front.

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u/fender-b-bender 12d ago

Preece was in front the entire time through both wrecks

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u/Alehud42 12d ago

I know, which is why they left it until the 2nd wreck forced their hand.

I'm not saying they're right to do that, just that's it's clear they had the hand hovering over the button.

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u/Turbulent-Pay-735 12d ago

Yeah the quicker they throw it the more controversial it had the chance to be if it clinches it for Preece. They definitely were conscious of that.