Second NASCAR crew member ejected from Texas Motor Speedway this weekend
Ryan Newman has failed pre-race inspection twice at Texas Motor Speedway.
Per the NASCAR rule book, Ryan Newman will now join the rear of the field for the start of today’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event.
Read MoreNarrow tolerances regarding NASCAR inspection have resulted in the ejection of the Joe Gibbs Racing crew member
Erik Jones failed pre-qualifying inspection two times on Friday at Texas Motor Speedway. Per the new rules, a crew member is ejected on a second failed attempt.
Each NASCAR team travels with a 12 person road crew.
Read MoreKevin Harvick receives L1 penalty; His win at Texas Motor Speedway will not count toward Championship 4, the previously clinched championship race position has been revoked
Kevin Harvick receives L1 penalty following the win at Texas Motor Speedway; Car chief & crew chief suspended from championship race; Race winner docked 40 points with one race left before the championship 4
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Read MoreThree car chiefs have been suspended following Michigan International Speedway
Three teams handed L1 penalties following Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR made the following announcement moments ago:
The No. 11, No. 18 and No. 20 teams for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series have been assessed L1-level penalties for having splitters that did not meet rules specifications during pre-race inspection before Sunday’s race at Michigan International Speedway.
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