Four NASCAR members have been suspended after the race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Over the weekend, NASCAR raced at Charlotte Motor Speedway. On Wednesday, NASCAR issued four penalties across the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Charlotte below.
Additionally, the appeals panel has reviewed the penalty for Ryan Preece crashing Ty Gibbs. They have elected to uphold the penalty.
Appeals panel issues ruling on the Ryan Preece penalty
NASCAR Cup Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Katherine Legge No. 78
Date: 5/24/2026 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4.A&D: Tires and Wheels Note: Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event.
Penalty: Crew members (Ian Schulz and Deiontae Jones) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through Michigan International Speedway, June 7, 2026.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penalties
Driver/Team: Ross Chastain No. 9
Date: 5/23/2026 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: Michael Roberts has been suspended from the next NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship points event, through and including Pocono Raceway, June 13, 2026. Team has been fined $5,000.
Other Penalties
NASCAR Member: Evanna Howell
Date: 5/23/2026 (post-race inspection)
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4 A
Penalty: Indefinitely suspended from NASCAR.
Charlotte Race Results: May 24, 2026 (NASCAR Cup Series)
