NASCAR officials issued a pair of penalties Wednesday evening — one in the Cup Series and one in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series — the sanctioning body announced following this weekend’s races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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In the Cup Series, No. 78 Chevrolet crew members Ian Schulz and Deiontae Jones have been banned for the next two championship events, running through Michigan International Speedway, after the detachment of Katherine Legge’s right-front wheel in the Coca-Cola 600. The wheel fell off at the beginning of Stage 3, causing a caution and violating Sections 8.8.10.4.A&D of the NASCAR Rule Book.
Additionally, Ross Chastain’s winning No. 9 Chevrolet in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series was found to have multiple lug nuts not safe and secure, resulting in a one-race suspension for crew member Michael Roberts and a $5,000 fine for the team. It violated Sections 8.8.10.4a & 10.5.2.5g of the NASCAR Rule Book.