How many teams in the NASCAR Cup Series ban their drivers from doing stuff like Chase and Alex choose to do in their free time?
I don’t know the policies of every team but every team should. If you’re racing in the premier stock car series in the world, you should honor the privilege you have and the hundreds of people who have to work hard so you can have the tools to succeed.
I have always thought it was silly that NASCAR Cup drivers are allowed to act like the Cup Series is some kind of mom and pop grassroots operation. It’s a sports league, like the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. Economically, it is closer to them than any other racing league.
Imagine if Patrick Mahomes injured himself skiing during the regular season or if Joe Burrow injured himself playing in a rec league football game. The media would rightly criticize them and their teams for allowing such insanity.