$27,500 in fines issued; Two NASCAR members suspended
Last weekend, NASCAR raced at two tracks. Michigan International Speedway hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. WWT Raceway at Gateway hosted the NASCAR Truck Series.
View the NASCAR penalty report below.
Ryan Blaney drove to the win in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event to conclude the weekend. AJ Allmendinger won the Xfinity race. Sheldon Creed won the Truck Series event.
Mid-week, three NCS penalties have been issued, including a suspension. The NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series each saw one penalty. Additionally, a NASCAR member has been suspended.
Related: Michigan race results from August 22, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Michigan Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Bubba Wallace #23
Infraction Date: August 22, 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 Wheeler ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Cody Ware #51
Infraction Date: August 22, 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 Hillman ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Ross Chastain #42
Infraction Date: August 22, 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 member ( David Fero ) is suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series event.
Related: Bubba Wallace raced with an upside down roof number at Michigan (Photo)
Michigan Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: AJ Allmendinger #16
Infraction Date: August 21, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew member ( Jason Trinch ) has been fined $5,000.
Gateway Penalties
NASCAR Truck Series
Driver: Derek Kraus #19
Infraction Date: August 20, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew member ( Mark Hillman ) has been fined $2,500.
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Other NASCAR Penalties
Names: Brian Thomas
Infraction Date: August 25, 2021
Infraction: Sections – 12.1.a; 12.8.1.a; 12.8.1.e
Penalty: Indefinite suspension from NASCAR
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Links
Michigan International Speedway | World Wide Technology Raceway | NASCAR
