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Haas Factory Team ‘disappointed’ by NASCAR’s ruling against Sam Mayer, discloses stance on appeal

Sam Mayer was suspended by NASCAR on Tuesday, thanks to his antics on the cool-down lap of last Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Therefore, Mayer, who is said to have violated sections 4.4.B of the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct, will be replaced by Ryan Sieg, driver of the No. 39 RSS Racing Ford, this coming weekend at Phoenix.Haas Factory Racing has confirmed that it will not appeal the penalty issued to Sam Mayer by NASCAR. For the No. 41 team, the primary focus will be on giving Seig the best possible car to compete for the win. For Seig, it is going to be his 400th career start.Haas Factory Racing released its official statement on the matter through a post on X. It read,“Although we are disappointed with the results, Haas Factory Team will not appeal the penalty NASCAR issued to Sam Mayer and the No. 41 team following last weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway.”“We remain focused on finishing the season out strong at Phoenix Raceway and look forward to contending for a race win with Ryan Sieg at the wheel.”Sam Mayer ended up ramming Jeb Burton, who then spun out and hit the outside wall. Mayer also slammed the outside wall, thus ending his 2025 championship bid.32 races into the season, the Franklin, Wisconsin native has amassed a win, 13 top fives, and 18 top-10s. He sits fifth in the driver standings with 2204 points to his name.Sam Mayer reflects on his run-in with Jeb Burton at MartinsvilleSam Mayer’s season ended early due to the rare penalty he received for his antics against Jeb Burton during the cool-down lap of the NASCAR Xfinity Series IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Later on, the young racing phenom reflected on his actions, whilst criticizing Burton’s aggressive racing style.“It’s a principal thing,” Sam Mayer said in a statement. “(Burton) is the worst person to race around in the entire garage. He has a reputation for being over his head every single week, and this was a prime example of it.”“Thank God I have enough car control where I can hold on to it and not wreck. He has no respect for someone racing for something bigger than he is,” he added.Mayer will return behind the wheel of the No. 41 for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (earlier Xfinity) inaugural event at Daytona International Speedway. For now, all eyes are on Phoenix Raceway for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race, scheduled for November 1. Fans can watch the race on CW (7:30 pm ET) or listen to radio updates on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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Haas Factory Team ‘disappointed’ by NASCAR’s ruling against Sam Mayer, discloses stance on appeal

Sam Mayer was suspended by NASCAR on Tuesday, thanks to his antics on the cool-down lap of last Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Therefore, Mayer, who is said to have violated sections 4.4.B of the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct, will be replaced by Ryan Sieg, driver of the No. 39 RSS Racing Ford, this coming weekend at Phoenix.Haas Factory Racing has confirmed that it will not appeal the penalty issued to Sam Mayer by NASCAR. For the No. 41 team, the primary focus will be on giving Seig the best possible car to compete for the win. For Seig, it is going to be his 400th career start.Haas Factory Racing released its official statement on the matter through a post on X. It read,“Although we are disappointed with the results, Haas Factory Team will not appeal the penalty NASCAR issued to Sam Mayer and the No. 41 team following last weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway.”“We remain focused on finishing the season out strong at Phoenix Raceway and look forward to contending for a race win with Ryan Sieg at the wheel.”Sam Mayer ended up ramming Jeb Burton, who then spun out and hit the outside wall. Mayer also slammed the outside wall, thus ending his 2025 championship bid.32 races into the season, the Franklin, Wisconsin native has amassed a win, 13 top fives, and 18 top-10s. He sits fifth in the driver standings with 2204 points to his name.Sam Mayer reflects on his run-in with Jeb Burton at MartinsvilleSam Mayer’s season ended early due to the rare penalty he received for his antics against Jeb Burton during the cool-down lap of the NASCAR Xfinity Series IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Later on, the young racing phenom reflected on his actions, whilst criticizing Burton’s aggressive racing style.“It’s a principal thing,” Sam Mayer said in a statement. “(Burton) is the worst person to race around in the entire garage. He has a reputation for being over his head every single week, and this was a prime example of it.”“Thank God I have enough car control where I can hold on to it and not wreck. He has no respect for someone racing for something bigger than he is,” he added.Mayer will return behind the wheel of the No. 41 for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (earlier Xfinity) inaugural event at Daytona International Speedway. For now, all eyes are on Phoenix Raceway for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race, scheduled for November 1. Fans can watch the race on CW (7:30 pm ET) or listen to radio updates on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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