Bristol penalty report following the NASCAR Playoffs race; $37,500 in fines issued
Over the weekend, NASCAR returned to Bristol, Tennessee. The 0.533-mile hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Bristol Motor Speedway below.
Penalties have been issued in all three divisions. The fines total $37,500 with five total violations being found.
After the Cup race on Saturday, there was an altercation between Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick. On Monday, NASCAR executive Scott Miller discussed their disagreement and explained that no action would be taken as far as a penalty.
Related: NASCAR reacts to Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick confrontation after Bristol
Bristol Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Aric Almirola #10
Infraction Date: September 18, 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 Bugarewicz ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Martin Truex Jr #19
Infraction Date: September 18, 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.
Related: Bristol race results from September 18, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Bristol Penalty Report
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: Justin Allgaier #7
Infraction Date: September 17, 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 Burdett ) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver: Daniel Hemric #18
Infraction Date: September 17, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Dave Rogers ) has been fined $5,000.
Related: Bristol race results from September 17, 2021 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
Bristol Penalty Report
NASCAR Truck Series
Driver: Matt Crafton #88
Infraction Date: September 17, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Carl “Junior” Joiner ) has been fined $2,500.
Related: Bristol race results from September 16, 2021 (NASCAR Truck Series)
