Daytona post-race penalties announced

NASCAR has released the post-race penalty report following the season opening race weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

In the Cup Series, the teams of #2-Brad Keselowski and #23-Bubba Wallace were issue penalties for loose lug nuts. Crew chiefs Jeremy Bullins and Mike Wheeler were each fined $10,000.

Keselowski’s violation occurred in the Busch Clash, Wallace’s following the Bluegreen Vacation Duels on Thursday.

Date Track Team/Member Level Infraction Penalty/Remarks
2/11/2021
(post-race inspection)
Daytona No. 23 Bubba Wallace Car Safety Sections 10.9.10.4:
Tires and Wheels/Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Crew chief (Michael Wheeler) has been fined $10,000.
2/9/2021 (post-race inspection) Daytona No. 2 Brad Keselowski Car Safety Sections 10.9.10.4:
Tires and Wheels/ Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Crew chief (Jeremy Bullins) has been fined $10,000.
2/16/2021 N/A Michael Leoncini #26 GMS Racing Truck driver Behavioral Sections 12.1; 12.8; 12.8.1.e Indefinite suspension from NASCAR