BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, speaks to a crew member during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, speaks to a crew member during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Richmond pre-race inspection

August 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM

Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage.

  • No. 20 of Christopher Bell failed inspection twice   .
    • Car chief Clay Chris Sherwood has been ejected, and the team will lose pit selection for this weekend
  • No. 51 of Cody Ware failed inspection twice.
    • Car chief Dave Jones has been ejected, and the team will lose pit selection for this weekend

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