It's no secret that OEM-aligned teams work together in modern NASCAR, but did Sunday's finish cross the line into race manipulation? Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon, who now serves as the Vice Chairman at Hendrick Motorsports, saw nothing wrong with what unfolded in the closing laps.
Speaking in a Monday media availability, Gordon said: "One thing that we do all year long ... this is something that you build on, year after year, as an organization with your teammates and your OEM in Chevy, it's having these conversations: How do we work together, how do we not work against against one another, how do we share information, and what do we do about being aware of one another on the race track? No matter what race it is all year long — but especially when you get into the playoffs.
