Hendrick Motorsports issues statement after Chase Elliott’s suspension

Hendrick Motorsports has released a statement after NASCAR suspended Chase Elliott for wrecking Denny Hamlin in the Coca-Cola 600 this past weekend.

In the statement, Hendrick Motorsports says that it will not appeal NASCAR’s decision to suspend Elliott.

“We understand NASCAR’s need to maintain consistency in its officiating,” the statement reads. “The penalty will not be appealed, and we will submit a formal request for a playoff waiver.”

The statement from Hendrick Motorsports goes on to say that Corey LaJoie will replace Elliott this coming weekend.

“Corey LaJoie, 31, will drive the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway. We are grateful to Corey for stepping in and to the team at Spire Motorsports for making him available.”

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