The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a behavioral penalty issued on May 21, 2025, to No. 21 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik.
Upon hearing the testimony, the decisions of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel are:
- That the Appellant violated the Rule(s) set forth in the Penalty Notice.
- That the Panel amends the punishment to the following:
- $2500 fine. Suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid.
- Probation until December 31, 2025
In reaching the above decision, the panel provided the following explanation: “The panel believes that although there were several factors that contributed to the wreck, ultimately, the contact by the 21 car against the 3 car was intentional.”
The Appeals Panel members for this hearing:
- Mr. Chuck Deery
- Mr. Hunter Nickell
- Ms. Cathy Rice
The Appellant has the right to appeal the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer in accordance with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Rule Book.