Jeff Burton Speaks for Fans and Calls for NASCAR to Fix Controversial Issue that may lead to

Jeff Burton Speaks for Fans and Calls for NASCAR to Fix Controversial Issue that may lead to.

However, no one was certain because it was so close, and more importantly, the sanctioning body delayed in officially declaring the No. 48 the winner. It was only after several minutes of confusion and speculation that a time-stamped photo revealed Kligerman was in fact several feet short of the start-finish line when the yellow light illuminated. While discussing the situation with Steve Letarte in the NBC broadcast booth, Burton made it clear what he thought needed to happen in the future. “This is the absolute timestamp of the yellow,” Steve Letarte said, referring to the photo. “That is a screenshot of where the 48 is. It doesn’t look that close live. But remember, there is a delay to the yellow lights. So it’s all electronic now.”

We got to get this fixed,” Jeff Burton interjected. “I’m sorry. As a fan, I should see a light and say that’s it. They should not have to go back and say, ‘Well, wait a minute, there’s a timestamp.’ I mean, it needs to make sense and it needs to be simple to observe. I’m not saying it’s wrong.”

 

“I’m with you though,” the former crew chief said. “It’s like the shot clock. I want to see the backboard, you know, light up red and you know it’s either touching his fingers or the shot’s been released. “Now it’s much harder when cars are going 100 plus miles an hour, but I agree with you, Jeff, in the interest of the fan, it would be clearer if it was obvious.” NASCAR’s Mayor has spoken. Whether or not governing body officials feel what he and Letarte said is worthy of change is a whole other story. Related: Jeff Burton Names NASCAR’s Most-Improved Driver and It’s Someone Without a Ride in 2025 Copyright 2024 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved. This story was originally published October 13, 2024, 12:51 PM. Skip AdDiscover Register & Receive NGN500,000 Welcome Bonus Immediately New Chance To Grab iPhone 14 Away From MSport. Join Free Lucky Draw Now Or Lose it. MSport Online Betting | Sponsored Sign Up NGN500,000 Welcome Bonus Given To Everyone! Grab & Bet Today! High Chances to Win Extra NGN500,000 Cash Rewards Every Week. MSport | Sponsored Read More Affordable Conveyor System for Any Industry (See More) Conveyor Systems | Search Ads | Sponsored Balancing Work, Life, and Affordable Studies Affordable courses that fit your busy schedule. Begin your journey to higher education. Affordable Courses : Search Ads | Sponsored Learn More It’s great for career growth: Hospitality Get essential tips and insights to boost your career in hospitality. Tourism Management | Search ads | Sponsored Discover Affordable Online Degree Secrets Flexible, affordable online courses that fit your life. See how easy it is to begin. Affordable Courses : Search Ads | Sponsored Learn More Take Us With You Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. KANSAS CITY STAR APP SUBSCRIPTIONS Start a Subscription Customer Service Edition Vacation Hold Pay Your Bill LEARN MORE About Us Contact Us Newsletters Archives Sports Betting Personal Finance ADVERTISING McClatchy Advertising Place an Ad Place a Classified Ad Place an Ad – Celebrations Place an Obituary Staffing Solutions Political | Advocacy Advertising Part of the McClatchy Media Network COPYRIGHT COMMENTING POLICY PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE PREFERENCES YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES TERMS OF SERVICE