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September 29, 2023

Penalties issued after Late Model Stock Car event at Martinsville Speedway


Following the incident at Martinsville Speedway after qualifying race #2 of the Late Model Stock Car race, the below penalties were assessed.

Pursuant to rules:

9-4 Driver Responsibilities

B. At all Events, the driver assumes responsibility for the following:

1. Actions of his/her Car Owner and team members and may be subject to disciplinary action as a result.

12-6.1 Member Conduct Guidelines

C. 2. Member-to Member confrontation(s) with physical violence and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s), abuse and/or endangerment.

  • Driver of No. 97W Magnum Tate is assessed a $500 fine and is suspended from NASCAR-sanctioned events until the fine is paid.
  • Driver of the No. 77B Connor Hall is assessed a $500 fine and is suspended from NASCAR-sanctioned events until the fine is paid.

Pursuant to 12-6.1 Member Conduct Guidelines

C. 2. Member-to-member confrontation(s) with physical violence and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s), abuse and/or endangerment.

  • Crew member of the No. 77B Zachary Bruenger is fined $1,000; suspended from NASCAR-sanctioned events until the fine is paid; suspended from all NASCAR-sanctioned events until successful completion of Anger Management Training, as determined by NASCAR; and will be placed on probation for one year upon completion of Anger Management Training.
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