NASCAR hit Stewart-Haas Racing with two L1-level penalties on Tuesday after last weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
After NASCAR confiscated the roof rails of the No. 10 Ford of driver Noah Gragson and the No. 41 Ford of Ryan Preece at the race track, it docked both teams 35 driver and owner points in Tuesday’s penalty report.
Per the NASCAR Rule Book, roof air deflectors must consist of parts outlined in Section 14.5.6.1.a. Additionally, they must meet the following criteria: be constructed of 0.05-inch thick aluminum; be installed perpendicular in the applicable slots; must not interfere with the functioning of the roof flaps; and must be painted.
Joey Logano, driver of Team Penske’s No. 22 Ford, was also dealt a $10,000 fine for modifying an SFI-approved protective glove. Section 14.3.1.1 (“Driver Protective Clothing/Equipment”) in the NASCAR Rule Book requires protective gloves meet SFI-approved specifications.
SS GreenLight Racing crew chief Jason Miller was suspended from each of the next two NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Phoenix Raceway. Miller, crew chief of J.J. Yeley’s No. 14 Chevrolet at Atlanta, was found in violation of Section 4.4.D of the Xfinity Series Rule Book, which specifies “member-to-member confrontation(s) with physical violence (e.g. striking another competitor)” as an action that could result in a fine and/or suspension. Miller confronted and became physical with driver Kyle Weatherman after Saturday’s race.
NASCAR has announced penalties following the race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Cup Series:
2/24/2024 (qualifying)
No. 22 – Joey Logano
Safety Sections 14.3.1.1 A & B & F: Driver
Responsibilities & Driver Protective Clothing/Equipment
Driver (Joey Logano) has been fined $10,000.
2/23/2024 (opening day inspection)
No. 10 – Noah Gragson
L1 Sections 14.5.6.1 A & B & C: Roof Air Deflectors
Team assessed with the loss of 35 driver and owner points.
2/23/2024 (opening day inspection)
No. 41 – Ryan Preece
L1 Sections 14.5.6.1 A & B & C: Roof Air Deflectors
Team assessed with the loss of 35 driver and owner points.
Xfinity Series:
2/24/2024 (post-race)
No. 14 – J.J. Yeley
Behavioral Sections 4.4 D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options and Guidelines
Crew chief (Jason Miller) has been suspended from the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the next two events, through and including
Phoenix.
2/24/2024 (post-race inspection)
No. 19 – Ryan Truex
Safety Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels
Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Crew chief (Seth Chavka) has been fined $5,000.
