NASCAR crew chief suspended after Nashville Superspeedway
Over the weekend, Nashville Superspeedway hosted a triple-header race weekend. The 1.33-mile welcomed the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series.
View the NASCAR penalty report after Nashville below.
After the Xfinity race, Daniel Dye was issued a DQ. NASCAR stated, “The No. 10 car has been disqualified following post-race inspection at Nashville Superspeedway due to failing rear heights.”
Connor Zilisch drove to a 2nd place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race. However, after the finish the car was found with two loose lug nuts.
Crew chief Mardy Lindley has been suspended for 1 race. JR Motorsports has also been fined $10,000.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Connor Zilisch No. 88
Date: 5/31/2025 (race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty: The team has been fined $10,000. The crew chief has been suspended from the next NASCAR Xfinity Series event. (The crew chief suspension has been deferred. Mardy Lindley will serve the suspension at Pocono.)
