Penalty report: Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik suspended one race

On Wednesday, NASCAR announced the following penalties have been issued coming out of the event at North Wilkesboro Speedway: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik has been suspended for one race and fined $1,500. He will be suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid and is on probation until December 31, 2025. The rule infraction is as follows: 12-8.1 Member Conduct Guidelines C. #4 Intentionally wrecking another vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is removed from Competition as a result. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Tyler Rypkema has been fined $500 and suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid. He is on probation until December 31, 2025. The rule infraction is as follows: 12-8.1 Member Conduct Guidelines 1. Heat of the moment actions or reactions, either on or off the race track. E.1. Actions by a NASCAR Member that NASCAR finds to be detrimental to stock car racing or NASCAR. 9-4.2.1 On-Track Incident Procedure A 3 After being directed to exit the vehicle, the driver must immediately proceed to either the ambulance, other vehicle or as otherwise directed by safety personnel or a NASCAR Official. 5 At no time should a driver or crew member(s) approach another moving vehicle.