Aric Almirola's crew chief suspended three races

NASCAR announced the penalties after the past weekend of racing at Talladega Superspeedway, along with the indefinite suspension of a crew member.

The Monster Energy NASCAR CUp Series NO. 43 team of Aric Almirola was assessed an L1-level penalty for violating Sections 20.17.3.1.2 (Post-Race General Inspection Measurements) of the NASCAR Rule Book. The team failed the post-race rear wheel steer on the LIS. Race finish is encumbered per Section 12.10 (Encumbered Race Finishes).

As a result, Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer 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 owner points.

Also, the No. 7 Tommy Baldwin Racing Cup Series team was assessed a safety penalty for violating sections 10.9.10.4 of the NASCAR Rule Book. Lug nuts were not properly installed on the car. As a result, crew chief Ken Davis has been fined $10,000.

Plus, NASCAR indefinitely suspended crew member Reid T. Ferguson for violating Sections 12.1;19 of the NASCAR Rule Book.