Two suspended after the NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Over the weekend, NASCAR raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. Four penalties were issued on Tuesday after the events.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Las Vegas Motor Speedway below.
Erik Jones had a wheel become detached directly after a pit stop. Since it came off on the track, it’s brought a mid-week penalty.
Las Vegas Results: October 20, 2024 (NASCAR Cup Series)
NASCAR Cup Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: No. 3 Austin Dillon
Date: 10/20/2024 (post-race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4.A & C loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event.
Penalty: John Rosselli (front tire-changer) and Kellen Mills (jack) have been suspended for the next two Cup Series events.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: No. 00 Cole Custer
Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: Crew chief (Jonathan Toney) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: No. 27 Jordan Anderson
Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: Crew chief (Shane Whitbeck) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: No. 38
Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: Crew chief (Kevin Johnson) has been fined $5,000.
