NASCAR issues penalty ahead of the race at Phoenix Raceway
It’s championship weekend at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona.
Yesterday, NASCAR Truck Series teams rolled to the track for a round of practice. This afternoon, the trucks are unloaded for qualifying.
All teams are required to clear inspection before turning a lap in qualifying. That requires passing multiple inspection points.
A penalty has been issued after inspection. NASCAR issued the penalty to the No. 34 driven by Layne Riggs.
Crew chief Dylan Cappello has been ejected. Additionally, Riggs will serve a pass-through penalty on the first lap of the event.
The Front Row Motorsports driver will be required to make a qualifying run so he doesn’t start the race on sticker tires.
What was the inspection violation? The team added a panel near the oil pan. That panel was not permitted per the rules book.
Layne Riggs was eliminated from the drivers championship. However, The No.34 team remains in the battle for the owners championship.
The NASCAR Truck Series will take the green flag tonight.
NASCAR Inspection Penalties
Pre-Qualifying
The following includes various levels of inspection penalties:
1 Failure
No Penalty
2 Failures
Crew member of NASCAR’s choosing ejected. Additionally, the team loses pit selection.
3 Failures
Not permitted to qualify plus above penalty. They also have to serve a pass-through penalty at the start of the race.
