NASCAR severely penalized Hendrick Motorsports on Tuesday for points with the hood louvers that was found on all 4 Hendrick vehicles final weekend at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR issued the next penalties:
Docked Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson and William Byron 100 factors and likewise penalized them 10 playoff factors every.
Suspended crew chiefs Cliff Daniels, Alan Gustafson, Rudy Fugle and Blake Harris 4 races every. NASCAR additionally fined every $100,000.
NASCAR penalized every of the 4 Hendrick workforce 100 proprietor factors and 10 playoff factors.
NASCAR confiscated the hood louvers (air vents) from all 4 Hendrick vehicles after Friday’s apply at Phoenix Raceway. Collection officers found a possible situation earlier than apply, allowed the Hendrick groups to run the session, after which took the components afterward.
The hood louvers are single-sourced components.
NASCAR elevated penalties final 12 months on single-sourced components.
“The automobile was a collaborative challenge, designed to emphasise efficiency on the observe and the unmatched talents of our groups, drivers and pit crews,” mentioned Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR chief working officer, in January 2022. “There will probably be robust penalties for any groups who run opposite to that design so the followers can give attention to our drivers and the nice racing anticipated from NASCAR.”
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