NASCAR hot topic shifts to retaliation as playoffs roar on

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

The focus in NASCAR has yet to shift to the actual playoff racing as only three events remain to crown a new Cup champion. But as the series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway, the conversation over safety concerns has shifted to retaliation and what is over the line. Bubba Wallace has been suspended for Sunday’s race for intentionally wrecking reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson last week in a dangerous act of retaliation that NASCAR and most of Wallace’s competitors found over the line. There are three spots remaining in the four-driver field that will race for the Cup title next month. Joey Logano claimed the first spot.