AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Best Friends Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 10, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Best Friends Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 10, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR confiscates louvers from Hendrick car at Phoenix

NASCAR officials took the hood louvers from the four Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets at Phoenix Raceway, and the sanctioning body will bring them to the NASCAR Research & Development Center for further evaluation next week in Concord, North Carolina.

During initial inspection Friday, league officials discovered a potential issue that needs further examination. Hendrick cars were permitted to use those louvers in practice, with officials taking them after the opening session at the 1-mile track.

There is no penalty to Hendrick cars this weekend, and any potential penalties would be announced next week.

NASCAR.com