[autotag]Ty Majeski[/autotag] and the No. 98 team exited inspection on Sunday morning likely knowing that something major was coming their way from NASCAR. This was due to a confiscated right rear wheel which caused the sport to eject crew chief Joe Shear, disallow Majeski’s ability to qualify, and make the No. 98 truck serve a pass-through penalty at the Milwaukee Mile. Now, another penalty has been handed down.
NASCAR announced on Tuesday evening that Majeski would be docked 75 driver points and five playoff points while the team faced a 75 owner-point deduction. Shear was also fined $25,000 and suspended for the next four Truck Series races. Majeski will still advance to the Round of 8 due to his victory at Lucas Oil Raceway.
PENALTY: The No. 98 team has been assessed an L2 penalty following pre-qualifying inspection in Milwaukee.
The team and driver have been assessed a deduction of 75 points and 5 NASCAR Playoff points.
Additionally, the crew chief of the No. 98 has been fined $25,000 and… pic.twitter.com/PyIqO3no8Q
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) August 29, 2023
However, the No. 98 team will not have the 75 owner and driver point penalty translate to the Round of 8. The only effect on the current playoff picture is the five playoff points taken away from Majeski. It may not be as impactful to the playoff standings but if Majeski fails to make the Championship 4, it will start to show.
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