Driver Noah Gragson was fined $35,000 and docked 30 points in the Xfinity Series standings for rough driving that led to a crash in last Saturday’s race at Road America.
NASCAR said Wednesday that 30 points also were deducted from JR Motorsports in the owner standings.
The penalties were levied because of Gragson’s actions started a 13-car pileup. He intentionally used his car to bump Alpha Prime Racing’s Sage Karam after the two had been fighting for position. Gragson was not penalized during the race, but officials reviewed his actions and decided punishment was warranted.
Speaking earlier Wednesday on SiriusXM. Gragson acknowledged his wrongdoing….