NASCAR penalty report from Las Vegas Motor Speedway; Over $75,000 in fines handed out
Over the weekend, Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted a triple -header race weekend. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series all took the green on the 1.5-mile oval.
View the 2021 Las Vegas penalty report below.
The NASCAR Truck Series race brought a stir as Kyle Busch appeared to spin on purpose while coasting on the apron with a flat tire. The caution saved his race as he only went 1 lap down to the leader.
Related: Kyle Busch spins on purpose at Las Vegas; NASCAR driver wisely refused to offer details
A crash happened just a few laps later. That caution put Busch back on the lead lap. He drove through the field to finish 2nd.
NASCAR stated during the week that they would be reviewing the incident for possible violations of the rule book. Previous violations have brought big penalties and fines. Examples are the $50,000 fine handed out to Bubba Wallace in 2019 and the $10,000 fine handed to Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2004.
However, in this case, it appears Kyle Busch will not be penalized.
Related: NASCAR reviewing spin by Kyle Busch
Related: NASCAR fines Bubba Wallace $50,000 for intentional spin at Texas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Cole Custer #41
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Mike Shiplett ) has been fined $20,000 and suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series Championship Points Event.
Related: Las Vegas Race Results: March 7, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
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Driver: Kevin Harvick #4
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Rodney Childers ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Chris Buescher #17
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Luke Lambert ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Kyle Busch #18
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Ben Beshore ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Martin Truex Jr #19
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( James Small ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Matt DiBenedetto #21
Infraction Date: March 7, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Greg Erwin ) has been fined $10,000.
Las Vegas Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: AJ Allmendinger #16
Infraction Date: March 6, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Jason Trinch ) has been fined $5,000.
Related: Las Vegas Race Results: March 6, 2021 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
Las Vegas Penalties
NASCAR Truck Series
Driver: Stewart Friesen #52
Infraction Date: March 5, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Trip Bruce ) has been fined $2,500.
Related: Las Vegas Race Results: March 5, 2021 (NASCAR Truck Series)
