UPDATE: 23XI Racing says it accepts the suspension of Bubba Wallace. John Hunter Nemechek will be the substitute driver for the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway this week.
23XI’s official statement on the NASCAR Las Vegas Penalty. pic.twitter.com/Pdopqtae1e
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) October 18, 2022
NASCAR has released the penalty sheet following the NASCAR race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Bubba Wallace has been suspended from the race at Homestead this weekend, following his altercation with Kyle Larson Sunday.
In addition, #18-Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief, Ben Beshore, and crew members Derrell Edwards and Miachel Hicks have been suspended from the
next four events (through the 2023 Clash) for the loss of a tire during the race.
Furthermore, $54-Ty Gibbs’ crew chief Chris Gayle has been find $5,000 for a loose lugnut following the Xfinity Series race and #51-Jeremy Clements’ crew chief Mark Setzer has been suspended from the Xfinity race at Homestead. The team has also been assessed with the loss of 40 owner points and 40 driver points for the modification of a body part.