$65,000 in fines issued; NASCAR crew chief suspended
NASCAR concluded a playoff weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, six penalties were announced following the race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
View the Las Vegas penalty report below.
After the race, Kevin Harvick was found to have two loose lugnuts. Per the rules, the crew chief has been fined $20,000. He’ll also serve a one week suspension.
Stewart-Haas Racing has already announced the replacement. Greg Zipadelli will fill on as the No. 4 crew chief for Talladega Superspeedway.
Related: Las Vegas race results from September 26, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Las Vegas Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: Kevin Harvick #4
Infraction Date: September 26, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Rodney Childers ) has been fined $20,000 and suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series Championship Points Event
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Driver: Kyle Larson #5
Infraction Date: September 26, 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: Kyle Busch #18
Infraction Date: September 26, 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: Ross Chastain #42
Infraction Date: September 26, 2021 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Phil Surgen ) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver: Daniel Suarez #99
Infraction Date: September 26, 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 $10,000.
Las Vegas Penalty Report
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: Josh Berry #1
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 ( Michael Bumgarner ) has been fined $5,000.
Related: Las Vegas race results from September 25, 2021 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
