P1racenews AI automatic summary:
NASCAR issues rash of Cup, Xfinity and Truck penalties
Ryan Newman, competing with Rick Ware Racing’s No. 51 team, received a $10,000 fine in the Cup Series for a safety violation during practice and qualifying. The Xfinity Series saw penalties for loose wheel and unsecured lug nuts, resulting in the suspension of two crew chiefs from the No. 74 team, Taylor Collier and Dale Hollifield, for the final two races of the season. Charles Street, crew chief for Austin Hill’s No. 21 Chevrolet, was suspended for this week’s race at Martinsville and fined $10,000 for two improperly installed lug nuts. Jason Ratcliff, crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 Toyota, received a $5,000 fine for one improperly installed lug nut. In the Truck Series, Ty Majeski’s No. 98 Ford was docked 10 points for having an unapproved front suspension piece. Crew chiefs Jerame Donley and Jacob Hampton were both fined $2,500 for one improperly installed lug nut on their respective trucks. Additionally, Matthew Nelson was indefinitely suspended for a violation of NASCAR’s substance abuse policy, while Chris Hacker was reinstated after a suspension for a DWI arrest.
Source: motorsport
