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Joe Gibbs Racing has won its appeal of the February penalty handed to the No. 19 team of Chase Briscoe for modification of a single-source supplied part (the spoiler) following the Daytona 500. The…
Joe Gibbs Racing successfully appealed the penalty imposed on the No. 19 team of Chase Briscoe for modifying a single-source part after the Daytona 500. The National Motorsports Appeals Panel, consisting of Dixon Johnston, Hunter Nickell, and Cathy Rice, heard the appeal and rescinded the penalty. The explanation cited was that the elongation of holes on the spoiler base was due to installing it on the rear deck, not modification. The penalty included loss of 100 points, 10 playoff points, a $100,000 fine, and a four-race suspension for crew chief James Small. Small’s suspension was deferred, and the points and fine were rescinded. As a result, Briscoe moved to 14th in the championship standings with 72 points and zero playoff points, a significant improvement from being 46th with negative points earlier. Briscoe expressed gratitude to NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing for the opportunity to present evidence and the hard work done by the team.
