NASCAR has failed the No. 12 car in post-race inspection after the playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Update: NASCAR has since rescinded the penalty issued to Blaney.
NASCAR rescinds penalty issued to Ryan Blaney at Las Vegas
On Sunday, NASCAR raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event was the opening race in the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Playoffs.
Hours after the event, NASCAR announced that Ryan Blaney has been disqualified. NASCAR stated, they “deemed the left-front damper on the No. 12 car did not meet the overall specified length.”
NASCAR Rule Book: Section 14.11.3.5
The No. 12 Team Penske machine is regulated to a last place finish. All 8 stage points earned have also been removed.
Only two elimination races remain before the championship finale. This penalty will make it an uphill battle for the 29-year-old.
Blaney is one of the 8 drivers battling for a spot in the championship race.
Las Vegas Results: October 15, 2023 (NASCAR Cup Series)
NASCAR Cup Series point standings before the penalty
Round of 8
(Race 1 of 3)
Pos | Driver | Wins / Points
1. Kyle Larson
1 Win
2. William Byron
+9
3. Martin Truex Jr
+2
4. Denny Hamlin
+2
— Championship Cutline —
5. Christopher Bell
-2
6. Tyler Reddick
-16
7. Ryan Blaney
-17
8. Chris Buescher
-23
Points after the penalty
Round of 8
(Race 1 of 3)
Pos | Driver | Wins / Points
1. Kyle Larson
1 Win
2. William Byron
+11
3. Martin Truex Jr
+4
4. Denny Hamlin
+3
— Championship Cutline —
5. Christopher Bell
-3
6. Tyler Reddick
-15
7. Chris Buescher
-23
8. Ryan Blaney
-56
Links
Ryan Blaney | Homestead-Miami Speedway | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | NASCAR
