NASCAR has recently imposed significant sanctions on several prominent drivers and teams due to infractions during races.
**Austin Cindric Penalized for Intentional Wreck at COTA**
Following the race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford, was penalized for intentionally wrecking Ty Dillon. NASCAR fined Cindric $50,000 and docked him 50 driver points, dropping him from 11th to 35th in the standings. However, he was not given a one-race suspension, a decision attributed to the lower-speed nature of the track and the fact that the incident did not draw a caution flag. citeturn0search1
**Chase Briscoe’s Penalty Following Daytona 500 Inspection**
After the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was found to have a modified spoiler during post-race inspection. As a result, Briscoe was penalized 100 driver points and 10 playoff points. The team was fined $100,000 and deducted 100 owner points, with crew chief James Small suspended for four races. Joe Gibbs Racing plans to appeal this penalty. citeturn0search11
**Penalties for Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity Series Teams at Phoenix**
In the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway, two Joe Gibbs Racing teams faced penalties for lug-nut infractions. Both the No. 20 Toyota driven by Brandon Jones and the No. 18 Toyota driven by William Sawalich were found with one unsecured lug nut each during post-race inspection. Each team received a $5,000 fine as a result. citeturn0search3
These incidents highlight NASCAR’s commitment to enforcing its rules and maintaining fair competition among drivers and teams.
