NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch has condemned brake-checking tactics during competition at Martinsville Speedway. Zilisch described the maneuver as "pretty cheap" following an incident at the Virginia short track.
The criticism came after Thursday's racing action at the historic half-mile oval. Zilisch, a rising talent in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, voiced his frustration with the dangerous driving tactic.
Brake-checking, where a leading driver suddenly slows to disrupt a following competitor, has been a point of contention in stock car racing. Zilisch's comments highlight ongoing safety concerns at tight, high-banked venues like Martinsville.
