NASCAR Penalizes Two Xfinity Teams After Talladega Inspections

NASCAR issued L1-level penalties to two Xfinity Series teams, the No. 87 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet and No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet, after rule violations involving rear bumper covers were discovered during pre-race inspection at Talladega Superspeedway. Both teams were fined $25,000 and docked 20 driver and owner points, as well as five playoff points, due to violations of Sections 14.4.A and 14.4.11.C&D of the NASCAR rule book. Austin Green, who did not qualify for the race, dropped to last in the standings, while Matt DiBenedetto remained 24th despite his fifth-place finish. The penalties significantly impact Green's points but do not change DiBenedetto's finishing position. NASCAR confirmed there were no additional penalties from the weekend, and other cars inspected post-race were found compliant.