11 NASCAR members suspended following the penalty report from Martinsville Speedway
On Sunday, NASCAR raced on the half-mile of Martinsville Speedway. After the race weekend, multiple penalties have been announced including a suspension for 11 NASCAR members.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Martinsville Speedway below.
Crew chiefs, spotters and a team executive from the No. 1 driven by Ross Chastain, No. 3 driven by Austin Dillon and the No. 23 driven by Bubba Wallace have been suspended. Additionally, all three teams have been fined $100,000 and docked 50 points.
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NASCAR Cup Series
Penalty Report
Driver: Ross Chastain (No. 1)
Date: 11/03/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4.B&D: NASCAR Member Conduct
Penalty: Team executive (Tony Lunders), crew chief (Philip Surgen), and spotter (Brandon McReynolds) have been suspended for the next NASCAR championship points event. Additionally, the team and driver have been fined $100,000 and assessed with the loss of 50 points.
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Driver: Austin Dillon (No. 3)
Date: 11/03/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4.B&D: NASCAR Member Conduct
Penalty: Team executive (Keith Rodden), crew chief (Justin Alexander), and spotter (Brandon Benesch) have been suspended for the next NASCAR championship points event. Additionally, the team and driver have been fined $100,000 and assessed with the loss of 50 points.
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Driver: Bubba Wallace (No. 23)
Date: 11/03/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4.B&D: NASCAR Member Conduct
Penalty: Team executive (Dave Rogers), crew chief (Robert Barker), and spotter (Freddie Kraft) have been suspended for the next NASCAR championship points event. Additionally, the team and driver have been fined $100,000 and assessed with the loss of 50 points.
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Driver: Kyle Busch (No. 8)
Date: 11/03/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: 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 (Josh Sobecki and Michael Russell) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through and including, The Clash at Bowman Gray, February 2, 2025.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalty Report
Driver: Chandler Smith (No. 81)
Date: 11/02/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4.D: NASCAR Member Conduct
Penalty: Driver (Chandler Smith) has been fined $10,000.
NASCAR Truck Series
Penalty Report
Driver: Ty Majeski (No. 98)
Date: 11/02/2024 (Post-Race)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4 A: NASCAR Member Conduct Note: Failure to complete media obligations
Penalty: Driver (Ty Majeski) has been fined $12,500.
