Phoenix Raceway penalty report brings three suspensions
Last weekend, NASCAR returned to Phoenix Raceway. The 1-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series.
View the Phoenix penalty report below.
In stage 1 of the Cup race, Corey LaJoie lost a wheel. The nut itself came off and LaJoie slammed the outside wall shortly after. The loss of the wheel has brought three four-race suspensions to the Spire Motorsports team.
Additionally, two NASCAR Xfinity Series teams have been fined.
Related: Phoenix race results from March 13, 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Phoenix Raceway
Penalty Report
March 2022
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver: No. 7 Corey LaJoie
Violation Date: March 13, 2022
Sections: (10.5.2.6) Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle with the note: Loss of tire/wheel during the event.
Penalty: Crew chief Ryan Sparks and crew members Blaine Anderson (front changer) along with Allen Hollman (jack) are suspended for the next four races.
Phoenix Raceway
Penalty Report
March 2022
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver: Trevor Bayne #18
Infraction Date: March 12, 2022 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 10.9.10.4 – Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Jason Ratliff ) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver: Brandon Jones #19
Infraction Date: March 12, 2022 (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.
