AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, spins after loosing his front right tire during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, spins after loosing his front right tire during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Circuit of the Americas penalties: Cindric fined and docked points, Larson’s team penalized for wheel

NASCAR has announced penalties following the race weekend at Circuit of the Americas.

Austin Cindric was penalized for contact with Ty Dillon on the fourth lap of the race. He was fined $50,000 and docked 50 driver points.

Kyle Larson’s team was penalized for the loss of a wheel during the race.

Date: 3/2/2025 (race)
Team/Member: No. 2
Level Infraction: Sections 4.4 B&D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options And Guidelines
Penalty/Remarks: Driver (Austin Cindric) has been fined $50,000 and assessed with the loss of 50 driver points

Date: 3/2/2025 (race)
Team/Member: No. 5
Level Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4.A & C: Tires and Wheels Note: Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event.
Penalty/Remarks: Crew members (Brandon Johnson and Blaine Anderson) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through Las Vegas Motor Speedway, March 16, 2025.

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