William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 05, 2023 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR: William Byron to start dead-last at Brickyard

William Byron will start the Verizon 200 NASCAR Cup race at the Brickyard on Sunday at the rear of the field after failing pre-race inspection 3 times.

The #24 Chevrolet car passed on the 4th try

  • Car chief has been ejected.
  • Has lost pit selection for this event.
  • Will not be permitted to qualify.
  • Will start event at tail of field.
  • Will serve a pass thru penalty after taking the green flag.

— NASCAR —