NASCAR penalty report for Martinsville Speedway; Seven penalties issued
Last weekend, NASCAR rolled into Martinsville, Virginia. The half-mile short track of Martinsville Speedway hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series.
View the Martinsville Speedway penalty report below.
Following the race weekend, seven penalties have been issued. In total, $35,000 in fines have been issued across both divisions.
Joe Graf Jr and Gray Gaulding crashed during the NASCAR Xfinity Series event. That led to an altercation after the race. During the week, Gaulding admitted to wrecking Joe Graf Jr on purpose. However, no penalties have been issued for on-track or off-track actions. That’s consistent with similar altercations in the recent past.
Related: NASCAR Fight – Joe Graf Jr vs Gray Gaulding after Martinsville Speedway (Video)
Additionally, Kurt Butcher has been indefinitely suspended by NASCAR, in violation of sections 12.1 and section 19 of the NASCAR rule book. Section 19 references NASCAR’s substance abuse policy.
Butcher was listed as the hauler driver for the No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing. The team competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Martinsville Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Kyle Larson #5
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Cliff Daniels ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Chase Briscoe #14
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
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.
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Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr #47
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Brian Pattie ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Daniel Suarez #99
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: L1
Infraction: Section 20.17.2.1b: Overall vehicle weight Note: Improperly mounted ballast.
Penalty: Team has been assessed with the loss of 10 owner points and 10 driver points. The crew chief was ejected ahead of the race at Martinsville.
Related: Martinsville Race Results – April 11, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Martinsville Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: Brandon Jones #19
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Jeff Meendering ) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver: Blaine Perkins #23
Infraction Date: April 11, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 12.5.2.7.4: Loss or separation of an improperly installed rear axle from the vehicle. Note: Loss of axle during the event.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Brian Graham ) has been suspended.
Related: Martinsville Race Results – April 11, 2021 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
Martinsville Penalties
Other
Member: Kurt Butcher
Infraction Date: April 13, 2021
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 12.1 & 19.
Penalty: Indefinite suspension from NASCAR.
