A Shockwave Before the Season’s Biggest Race

The Allegations and the Leaked Audio

NASCAR’s Swift Response

The Earnhardt Family’s Powerful Statement

Impact on Bubba Wallace

Divided Reactions Among Fans and Insiders

Legal and Sponsorship Concerns

A Broader Debate About Tradition and Change

The Daytona 500 Overshadowed

What Lies Ahead

Conclusion: A Moment of Reckoning for NASCAR