NASCAR cited the No. 18 team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for a lug-nut violation on Wednesday. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was found to have one lug nut not safe/secure in post-race inspection following Kyle Busch’s victory at Richmond Raceway in the NASCAR Playoffs.
As a result of the violation of sections 10.9.10.4 of the NASCAR Rule Book, crew chief Adam Stevens was fined $10,000.
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In the Xfinity Series, the No. 20 team of race-winner Christopher Bell was also cited with a lug-nut violation. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was found to have one lug nut not safe/secure in post-race inspection. Crew chief Jason Ratcliff was fined $5,000.