Chaos unfolded on the final lap of the Charlotte Roval race. After getting passed by Denny Hamlin, Ross Chastain knew that he was losing the fight against Joey Logano. So he drove deep into the final corner, running into Hamlin’s car and spinning it out. Unfortunately, Chastain also spun as he put the car in reverse while crossing the finish line. Logano escaped with a Round of 8 playoff berth. Yet Richard Petty is ready to do without this climactic story twist.

The 7-time Cup Series champion belongs to an era when drivers in the middle of the pack rarely caused so much chaos. All the drama belonged to the frontrunners, who were contending for a win. Hence, Richard Petty sounded off on NASCAR’s Roval racing, agreeing with other veterans of the sport.

Richard Petty was not bothered at all

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