Martinsville penalty report following NASCAR weekend
Over the weekend, NASCAR unloaded in Martinsville, Virginia. The half-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series.
View the NASCAR penalty report following the race weekend at Martinsville Speedway below.
In Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, Anthony Alfredo lost a wheel following a pit stop. The wheel rolled to a stop just off turn four. It sat against the outside wall for several laps, obstructed from the view of the tower.
NASCAR eventually dropped the yellow flag for the tire. The caution flipped the race upside down and it’s also brought a big penalty to Anthony Alfredo’s team.
Additionally, Austin Dillon’s car was one of two taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for a more detailed inspection. The team has been found in violation of section 14.6.1 A&B: Underwing Assembly Mounting & Underwing Stay Assembly Hardware.
Crew chief (Keith Rodden) has been fined $75,000 and he’s suspended for the next two races. The No. 3 team has been docked 60 owner points, 60 driver points and 5 playoff points.
Martinsville Race Results: April 16, 2023 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Austin Dillon No. 3
Infraction Date: April 16, 2023
Penalty Level: L1
Infraction: (Sections 14.1 C&E&Q: Overall Assembled Vehicle Rules; 14.6.1 A&B: Underwing Assembly Mounting & Underwing Stay Assembly Hardware.
Penalty: Crew chief (Keith Rodden) has been fined $75,000 and suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series championship points event. Team and driver have been assessed with the loss of 60 points and 5 NASCAR Playoff points.
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Driver/Team: Anthony Alfredo No. 78
Infraction Date: April 16, 2023
Penalty Level: Safety
Infraction: (Sections 8.8.10.4.C) Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle Note: Loss of tire/wheel during the event.
Penalty: Crew members ( Chris Jackson and David Smith ) have been suspended from the next two Championship Series events.
Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Josh Berry No. 8
Infraction Date: April 15, 2023
Penalty Level: Safety
Infraction: (Sections 8.8.10.4a) Tires and Wheels Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Mike Bumgarner ) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: Sammy Smith No. 18
Infraction Date: April 15, 2023
Penalty Level: Safety
Infraction: (Sections 8.8.10.4a) Tires and Wheels Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Jeff Meendering ) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: Ryan Sieg No. 39
Infraction Date: April 15, 2023
Penalty Level: Safety
Infraction: (Sections 8.8.10.4a) Tires and Wheels Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: Crew chief ( Mike Scearce ) has been fined $5,000.
Other Penalties
NASCAR Member: Noel Merrill
Infraction Date: April 15, 2023
Penalty Level: Behavioral
Infraction: (Sections 4.1. & 10.1.A)
Penalty: Indefinite suspension from NASCAR
Richard Childress Racing Statement
On Wednesday afternoon, RCR issued the following statement:
“We are disappointed in the penalty that NASCAR issued to Richard Childress Racing following the recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, and plan to go through the appeal process.”
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