In pre-qualifying inspection at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), most of the 40-car field made it through the process without issue. However, the same cannot be said for Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 5 Chevrolet of Kyle Larson.
Larson’s car failed inspection twice, finally passing on the third attempt. They narrowly avoided having to a serve a pass-through penalty, but the two inspection failures will still result in some penalties for the team.
First, Larson’s car chief has been ejected and will not be able to be present at the track for the remainder of the race weekend. They have also lose their pit stall selection, meaning they will get whatever stall is left after the rest of the field picks.
— Motorsport —
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Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage.
- No. 5 failed inspection twice
- Car chief Jesse Saunders has been ejected, and the team will lose pit selection for this weekend.
— NASCAR —
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After passing on the third attempt, the No. 5 will lose their car chief and pit stall selection for this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) June 27, 2025