Officially, Todd Gilliland is suspended indefinitely by NASCAR officials following his arrest for……

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended driver Todd Gilliland following his arrest for involvement in a significant cheating scandal during the 2025 Daytona 500. Pre-race inspections revealed that both the No. 34 Ford Mustang, driven by Gilliland, and the No. 51 Ford Mustang, driven by Cody Ware, had illegal weight modifications. The teams had concealed lead weights within water bottles and their linings, violating NASCAR’s strict regulations. citeturn0search1

Crew chiefs Chris Lawson (No. 34) and Billy Plourde (No. 51) were immediately ejected from the event. NASCAR’s subsequent investigation uncovered further evidence of intentional rule violations, leading to severe penalties. The governing body introduced stricter penalties in 2025, including point deductions, reduced wind tunnel testing hours, and limitations on-vehicle testing, to deter such infractions. citeturn0search1

This incident is not Gilliland’s first brush with NASCAR penalties. In 2022, his crew chief, Seth Barbour, along with two others, was suspended for four races following an incident at Auto Club Speedway. citeturn0search2

The indefinite suspension of Todd Gilliland underscores NASCAR’s commitment to maintaining integrity within the sport. The organization has demonstrated a zero-tolerance policy toward rule violations, implementing stringent penalties to preserve fair competition and uphold the sport’s reputation.