TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 20: Justin Haley, driver of the #51 Parts Plus Ford, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 20, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 20: Justin Haley, driver of the #51 Parts Plus Ford, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 20, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Haley’s team penalized at Nashville for pre-race infraction

Qualifying / pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage at Nashville Superspeedway.

After passing inspection, the No. 51 team of Justin Haley made an unapproved adjustment that resulted the following:

  • The team will not be permitted to qualify, will lose pit stall selection, and car chief JR Norris has been ejected for the remainder of the weekend.
  • Additionally, the No. 51 will start at the rear of the field on Sunday and perform a drive through penalty after taking the green flag.

— NASCAR —