The No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates team of Kyle Larson was assessed a P3 penalty for lug nuts not properly installed in the post-race inspection following the Axalta ‘We Paint Winners’ 400 at Pocono Raceway, NASCAR announced Wednesday.
As part of the penalty, crew chief Chad Johnston has been fined $20,000 and suspended for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway this weekend, and has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31. The violation fell under Sections 12-1; 10.11.3.4 a; 12.5.3.4.1 p of the rule book.
Written warnings were assessed to:
• The No. 7 Tommy Baldwin Racing team of Regan Smith and No. 83 BK Racing team of Matt DiBenedetto for twice failing pre-race laser inspection. It’s the fourth offense for the 7 team and the first for the No. 83 team.
• The No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates team of Jamie McMurray failed the template inspection twice pre-race. It was the first offense for the 1 team.
• The No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports team of Aric Almirola failed laser inspection twice pre-qualifying. It was the first offense for the 43 team.
• The No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team of Danica Patrick and No. 95 Circle Sport-Leavine Family Racing team (Ty Dillon drove the car at Pocono) failed template inspection twice pre-qualifying. This was the first offense for the 10 team and the second offense for the 95 team.