NASCAR penalty report for Homestead-Miami Speedway
Over the weekend, the 2018 NASCAR season came to a close. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series all hosted their championship race. Homestead-Miami Speedway hosted the events in Homestead, Florida.
View the full 2018 Homestead penalty report below.
This week, the cars were not hauled back to Concord, North Carolina for the weekly tear down inspection at the NASCAR R&D Center. Instead, the tear down inspection was done directly at the track on the night of the race.
Related: Homestead-Miami Speedway inspection process explained by NASCAR
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Car/Driver/Team:
#10 Aric Almirola
Stewart-Haas Racing
Infraction date:
November 18, 2018
Infraction:
Sections 10.9.10.4: Tires and Wheels Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty:
Crew chief (John Klausmeier) has been fined $10,000.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
No penalties were announced for the NASCAR Xfinity Series following the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR Truck Series
No penalties were announced for the NASCAR Xfinity Series following the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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