AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron's Rent To Own Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron's Rent To Own Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Zane Smith’s team penalized for unapproved adjustments at Phoenix

The No. 38 Car in the NASCAR Cup Series was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments, the vehicle was reinspected prior to practice/qualifying session.

  • The #38 Car chief (Will Norris) has been ejected from the Phoenix event.
  • The #38 car will start at the tail of the field and perform a drive through penalty after taking the green flag.

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