Two Cup Series crew chiefs suspended post-Phoenix

NASCAR announced the penalties assessed to teams after the past weekend's races at Phoenix International Raceway.

The No. 2 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team of Brad Keselowski was given a L1-level penalty for violating sections 20.17.3.1.2 Post-Race General Inspection Measurements (Note: Race finish is encumbered per Section 12.10 Encumbered Race Finishes. Failed the post-race rear wheel steer on the LIS.) Crew chief Paul Wolfe has been fined $65,000 and suspended from the next three Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points events. The team has been assessed with the loss of 35 driver and 35 team owner points.

The No. 4 Cup Series team of Kevin Harvick was assessed an L1-level penalty for violating sections 20.3.3.3 I-4 Track Bar Mount and Supports (Note: Race finish is encumbered per Section 12.10 Encumbered Race Finishes. Track bar slider assembly not approved). Crew chief Rodney Childers has been fined $25,000 and suspended from the next Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points event. Team has been assessed with the loss of 10 driver and 10 team owner points.