Richmond Penalty Report: September 2021 (NASCAR)

NASCAR penalty report from Richmond Raceway; Suspension issued

On Saturday, the short track of Richmond Raceway hosted a double-header race day featuring the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. It was a Playoff race for the NASCAR Cup Series.

Martin Truex Jr drove to victory lane. After the race, the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 team has been fined for a lugnut violation.

Additionally, the Spire Motorsports No. 77 team was found with two loose lugnuts. Per the rules, that lands a $20,000 fine in addition to a crew chief suspension.

A third Xfinity Series fine brings the weekend total to $35,000 in fines issued after Richmond Raceway.

Richmond Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series

Driver: Martin Truex Jr #19

Infraction Date: September 9, 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.

Driver: Justin Haley #77

Infraction Date: September 9, 2021 (Post-Race)

Level: Safety

Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.

Penalty: Crew chief ( Kevin Bellicourt ) has been fined $20,000 and suspended for one race due to two loose lug nuts.


Richmond Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Driver: Harrison Burton #20

Infraction Date: September 9, 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 Ratcliff ) has been fined $5,000.

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Martin Truex Jr | Justin Haley | Harrison Burton | Richmond Raceway | NASCAR

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