Jonathan Toney has been fined $25,000; Points docked
Last weekend, NASCAR raced on the 2-mile oval of Michigan International Speedway. During inspection, Cole Custer’s front splitter was confiscated by NASCAR.
The splitter was taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection. Upon a detailed inspection, Stewart-Haas Racing has been handed a penalty.
Section C: “except as specified, splitters must be used exactly as supplied from the manufacturer.”
Section H: “rounding of any edges of the splitter will not be permitted.”
Crew chief Jonathan Toney has been fined $25,000 as a result. The team and driver have been docked 20 owner points and 20 driver points. Additionally, 5 playoff points have also been removed.
Custer is a two-time winner this season in Xfinity Series competition.
Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Cole Custer No. 00
Infraction Date: August 5, 2023
Penalty Level:
Infraction: (14.4.3.C&H)
Penalty: Crew chief Jonathan Toney has been fined $25,000. 20 owner and 20 driver points have been docked in addition to 5 playoff points.
Michigan Results: August 5, 2023 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
