Kevin Harvick wants NASCAR to adopt these two Formula 1 rules

Kevin Harvick has been one of the most outspoken drivers in the cup scene recently. The veteran has been demanding changes in NASCAR on multiple issues. These demands range from drivers’ safety to car performance, and tracks that are part of the cup schedule.

Kevin Harvick now demands NASCAR to adopt two rules from its open-wheel counterpart Formula one. The veteran in his latest Twitter interaction suggested the premier stock car racing championship should make these changes to make the racing more productive.

The 2014 cup champions want NASCAR to introduce the under-investigation system from F1. This gives NASCAR the right to impose penalties on drivers at any stages of the race for prior incidents. The proposed rule has a lot to do with the Byron-Hamlin clash at Texas. Byron didn’t get penalized for intentionally spinning Hamlin under caution.

The second proposed change he wants to see in NASCAR is with its 36-race-long schedule for 2023. The former champion wants NASCAR to give additional off weekends as in F1. The 2023 cup schedule only gives fans a single week off from racing. Harvick demands at least two off weeks in the cup series.

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How NASCAR Twitter reacted to Kevin Harvick’s demand

NASCAR Twitter was in full agreement with the veteran regarding the introduction of the “under investigation system”. His opponent Denny Hamlin also joined the conversation supporting the proposed rule change. Hamlin could have had a better finish on Texas if such rules were followed.

If you did what byron did and got a penalty youd be crying a totally different tune. Ran into 2 guys and blamed both of them and then get pissed when someone stands up to you.
— Matthew Kendrick (@Ch9seFan) September 26, 2022

You still have time penalties. Which would be way better in terms of consistency for future situations than just a fine
— Nina (@suomi1985) September 26, 2022

same way they would jumping the start, even the pre-race tech and they have to do a pass through. But they should also be ineligible for wave around or lucky dog at next caution.
— Brian McComb (@BrianMcComb83) September 26, 2022

I agree and disagree. One great thing about nascar that it’s a self policing sport. 5 seconds in F1 is HUGE. We have 3 guaranteed cautions a race and that 5 seconds would be wiped. What would the penalties be for Nascar? It’s not the same and won’t work. I love F1 btw.
— W.P. 🤙🏼 (@Believe57WPW) September 27, 2022

They wouldn't need to always go through with handing out the penalty though. I think the acknowledgment that NASCAR at the very least SAW what had happened is a step forward. IMSA does the "under investigation," but they tend to be pretty tame with penalties.
— Nitro™ (@nitro_555) September 26, 2022

When you have 4/5 cautions a race holding a 10 second pit stop doesn’t hurt unless it’s the last stop.
Only at a super speedway would a time penalty really matter because we are bunched up.
We have the lucky dog, so a lap down doesn’t do a ton.
— W.P. 🤙🏼 (@Believe57WPW) September 27, 2022

In the case of increasing the off weekends, not everyone agreed. The reaction was mixed and diverse. Some fans agreed with the veteran and pointed out that it’s the right thing to do. For others, the millionaire demanding more days off from work wasn’t digestible.

you're right, after flying home from phoenix and 0 days before flying/driving to daytona we are actually not at work. totally.
— bread perez (@bradxperez) September 27, 2022

Doesn’t most employees get at least a week of paid vacation?
— gavin tarlton (@GavinTarlton) September 27, 2022

you'd be surprised how many people do understand. very few industries just shut down giving everyone time off. I'm for a break, I also completely get the "We work 52 weeks a year" comments as well, especially the truck drivers who live on the road 🤷‍♂️
— Nicely's Leagues (@NicelysLeagues) September 27, 2022

I don't think it'll ever happen unless they did weeks with two races. Like a Sunday and Wednesday or something like that. Too much money from tv to get rid of races. Also, I personally wouldn't be a fan of double header weekends at the same track.
— Travis Totten (@TottenTravis) September 26, 2022