NASCAR suspended two crew members after the No. 17 lost a wheel during the race
Chris Buescher had the single lug nut fly off during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The wheel followed and that’s brought a big penalty to the team.
Two crew members were suspended for two races following the race at Las Vegas. The penalty noted sections 8.8.10.4.A & C.
This week, RFK Racing elected to appeal the penalty. They will be allowed to state their case to the National Motorsports Appeals Panel next week.
Three members of the panel will vote after the team pleads their case. In the past, the panel has adjusted penalties issued by NASCAR.
In the meantime, both crew members have been temporarily reinstated for this weekend’s race at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR Penalty Report: Las Vegas (March 2024)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Penalties
NASCAR Cup Series
No. 17 – Chris Buescher
Date: 3/3/2024 (post-race)
Sections: 8.8.10.4.A & C: Tires and Wheels Note: Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event
Penalty: Crew members (Nicholas Patterson and Jakob Prall) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through Bristol Motor Speedway, March 17, 2024.
Las Vegas Results: March 3, 2024 (NASCAR Cup Series)
