Two Xfinity Teams Slammed With Major Penalties as NASCAR Drops the Hammer
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NASCAR has confirmed two L1-level penalties for two NASCAR Xfinity teams: No. 87 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet and the No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet.
This follows the pre-race inspection at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, where both cars violated regulations to their rear bumper covers. Sections 14.4.A and 14.4.11.C&D in the NASCAR Rule Book were specifically violated.
With this, both teams have been fined $25,000 and deducted 20 driver and owner points, as well as 5 playoff points.
Austin Green, driver of the Chevrolet, therefore drops to 48th position in the drivers' standings. Matt DiBenedetto, coming off a successful weekend at Talladega, stays in 24th place in the standings.
Christian Eckes, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, Jeb Burton, driver of the #27 Golden Corral Chevrolet, Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot...
Christian Eckes, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, Jeb Burton, driver of the #27 Golden Corral Chevrolet, Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot Chevrolet, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. MoreThe Rule Book states:
"Unless otherwise specified, all body components must be used as supplied from the manufacturer without modifications." According to the violations confirmed by NASCAR, Sections 14.4.11.C&D specifically require teams to use the rear bumper cover Superspeedway extension, Five Star part #15001-45212, and also ensure that this extension must conform to NASCAR's specifications.
The rear bumper cover extensions have a specific design to match the high speeds of superspeedway racing and how drafting creates unique aerodynamic demands for each car.
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