NASCAR penalty report from Phoenix Raceway; Three suspensions issued; $70,000 in fines issued
Last weekend, NASCAR unloaded at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona. The 1-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series.
View the 2021 Phoenix penalty report below.
Martin Truex Jr drove to victory lane in Sunday’s Cup race. Austin Cindric grabbed the win in Saturday’s Xfinity race.
Three suspensions have been handed out by NASCAR following the race weekend. Additionally, they have sanctioned $70,000 in fines.
Related: Phoenix race results from March 14, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Phoenix Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Brad Keselowski #2
Infraction Date: March 14, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Paul Wolff ) has been fined $20,000 and suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series Championship Points Event.
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Driver: Daniel Suarez #99
Infraction Date: March 14, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Travis Mack ) has been fined $20,000 and suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series Championship Points Event.
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Driver: Kurt Busch #1
Infraction Date: March 14, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Matt McCall ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Kyle Busch #18
Infraction Date: March 14, 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: William Byron #24
Infraction Date: March 14, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Randy Fugle ) has been fined $10,000.
Phoenix Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series
No penalties were announced for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Phoenix Penalties
Other
NASCAR Member: Jonathan Stewart
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 12.1 & 19
Penalty: Indefinite suspension from NASCAR.
Related: Phoenix TV Ratings: March 2021 (NASCAR Weekend)
