NASCAR at-track inspection penalty protocol
Last updated: 1-23-2026
See also: Penalty Violation Examples (L1, L2, L3, Race Disqualifications)
Rule 10.5.2.1
A. Infractions found Pre-Race may result in an at-track penalty during the Event. The severity, timing, and frequency of the infraction will determine the penalty. Infractions found Pre-Race and/or In-Race may be enforced during the current Event or at a future Event and may be subject to an additional penalty if NASCAR determines the infraction rises to a higher level after further review.
B. At-track penalties will be issued at the sole discretion of the Series Managing Director and are outlined in:
Table 10.5.2.1.b Minimum At-Track Penalty Options
MINIMUM AT-TRACK PENALTY OPTIONS*
| Loss of hard card | Tail of the Field |
| Loss of Practice time (current or future Event) | Lap(s) or time** |
| Loss of pit selection position | Pass-Through** |
| Crew Member ejection | Stop and Go** |
| Not permitted to make Qualifying attempt |
* At-track penalties are not appealable.
** The penalty must be served after the affected vehicle receives the green flag on-track and pits on the first opportunity. If the Race starts under green/yellow flag conditions, the penalty may not be served at that time.
C. One or more at-track penalty options may be issued and enforced at the Series Managing Director’s discretion, based on the situation.
D. If a NASCAR Member is ejected from an Event, his/her position on the Team Event Roster cannot be filled. If the crew chief is ejected, the Team must assign a new crew chief from the existing Team Event Roster and notify the Series Managing Director.
E. Penalty options for vehicles failing Pre-Qualifying or Pre-Race inspection are outlined in the following document:
2026 AT TRACK INSPECTION PENALTY PROTOCOL NCS REVA
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