Watch the video as NASCAR shows off the parts that brought disqualifications at Talladega Superspeedway
Last weekend, two cars finishing inside the top 5 at Talladega Superspeedway failed post race tech inspection. Joey Logano and Ryan Preece were both disqualified from the race.
For both cars, they were in violation on the rear spoiler. However, each violation was different.
Logano Penalty: NASCAR declared Logano in violation of Section 14.5.8.E which details spoiler braces that are used as superspeedway events. Additionally, NASCAR noted Section 14.1.P which related to General Vehicle Assembly stating, “All fasteners must be securely fastened at all times during an Event.”
Preece Penalty: Officials noted they discovered “unapproved shims in the rear spoiler area.”
Joey Logano, Ryan Preece disqualified by NASCAR after Talladega
This weekend at Texas, NASCAR brought the parts and put them on display in their hauler. This allows all teams to come have a look. NASCAR also walked through each violation.
Watch the video below.
NASCAR details the Joey Logano violation
“When the No. 22 car came through, this bolt here had no nut on it. Which is a problem,” the NASCAR official stated.
“There’s two violations on this. First of all, all fasteners need to be fastened and secured at all times during an event.”
“All the parts that are in this assembly, which is the brace, the bolts, the locknuts, the washers must be maintained. And obviously, one was missing.”
Joey Logano comments after being disqualified by NASCAR
NASCAR details the Ryan Preece violation
“Shims go between the base and the spoiler blade. They have to come in a 69.9 minimum angle,” NASCAR opened.
“We have a deflection tool that goes across three areas of it. And it’s 1.5 degrees deflection is what they’re allowed.”
“You’re allowed two shims, maximum. And it must got the entire distance.”
“There was a third one. That’s a problem.”
Talladega Results: April 27, 2025 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Video of the rule violation for Joey Logano and Ryan Preece
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