NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams was suspended one race for parking his car at the start-finish line in Atlanta, defying an order from officials.
Josh Williams makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Hampton, Georgia.
The driver complained to his crew on the radio before he exited his car. He said it was"apparently" NASCAR regulations to park your vehicle following a wreck"of any kind." He added that it was"some bull you know what" and that he"never heard of this in my life."Josh Williams waves to the crowd after leaving his car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Raptor King of Tough 250 on March 18, 2023, at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
"Thank you to all of the fans for sticking by my side and showing love," the statement read."I stand behind what I did and I don’t regret any decision I made. I stand behind NASCAR for these decisions and will continue and always continue to support them. I am not going anywhere any time soon! I hope the loyal fans of NASCAR continue to fill the infields and grandstands.
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