NASCAR officials handed Austin Cindric a steep penalty following an on-track altercation with Ty Dillon during Sunday’s Cup Series event at Texas’ Circuit of The Americas.
While battling for position, Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford, made contact with the right rear of Dillon’s No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. That send Dillon spinning on the fronstretch.
The result of Cindric’s actions is a loss of 50 driver points and fine of $50,000. That drops Cindric from 11th to 34th in the standings.
According to NASCAR, Cindric’s move was an act of intentionally wrecking Dillon, which is a violation under Sections 4.4 B&D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options and Guidelines.
Other Penalties
Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team will be without their jackman (Brandon Johnson) and front tire changer (Brandon Johnson) due to both being suspended for two races.
NASCAR penalized both members for a safety violation. During Stage Two, Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet lost a right-front wheel following a pit stop.
He served a two-lap penalty during the race and finished 32nd.
Jafar Hall (tire changer) and Eric Ludwig (jackman) were called to the No. 5 team by HMS.
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