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Fines, pain & penalties: Driver racewear disasters
Over the years, many drivers have faced issues with their race gear and helmets, leading to fines for using the wrong or unapproved equipment. One notable incident involved Joey Logano, who was found with altered gloves during pre-race inspection at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The modifications on Logano’s gloves led to his disqualification from qualifying and a penalty during the race. He was later fined $10,000 for violating NASCAR’s safety code. Another case was with Lucas di Grassi in Formula E, who was fined for wearing non-compliant fireproof underwear during a race in 2018. Despite finishing second, Di Grassi received a penalty and was reminded of safety regulations. IndyCar driver Colton Herta also experienced a setback in Toronto in 2022 when his hair obstructed his vision due to a balaclava malfunction inside his helmet. Herta admitted the challenge of racing with limited visibility caused by his hair.
