NASCAR has assessed the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team an L2-level penalty for violating engine rules following the team’s victory in the Food City 500 at Bristol on March 17.
Denny Hamlin has been docked 75 points from the NASCAR Cup Series drivers’ championship and Gibbs docked 75 points from the Cup Series owners’ championship. The team was also docked 10 playoff points. Additionally, Hamlin’s crew chief, Chris Gabehart, has been fined $100,000. (more…)
Martinsville was a must win situation for several drivers this weekend and none more than Christopher Bell who was the furthest back in points coming into the race. Once again, Bell rose to the occasion and won another win or go home race. His win sets the final four drivers heading to the championship race at Phoenix.
What turned out to be a career day for several NASCAR Cup Series drivers turned into a dismal finish for others, like Ross Chastain.
