NASCAR’s updated penalty system includes much harsher consequences for violations, including the revoking of playoff eligibility.
The updated L1 – L3 penalty structure comes just before the official introduction of the Next Gen car. The car signals big changes for race teams. A spec chassis will be manufactured for the teams by Technique Inc., 18-inch aluminum wheels with single center-locking lug nut, and a six-speed sequential manual transmission.
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Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer, said of the changes: “As we discussed during the test at Charlotte, and at length with teams over the offseason, the new deterrence model will be a culture shift for our industry.
“The car was a collaborative project, designed to emphasize performance at the track and the unrivaled abilities of our teams, drivers and pit crews. There will be strong penalties for any teams who run contrary to that design so the fans can focus…
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