NASCAR drivers agree with the sanctioning body that legalized gambling is a way to attract new fans, but the competitors know that maintaining the sport’s integrity is critical.
NASCAR champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski said everyone must be “really careful” as a team and abide by the rules.
A pitfall of sports betting came to the forefront this year when it was learned the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani allegedly stole more than $16 million from the Japanese athlete to cover gambling debts…
In an effort to head-off such an issue, NASCAR requires all of its employees, drivers, and crew members to undergo an online tutorial every two years about gambling and the penalties.
