NASCAR News: Kansas penalties announced; Hocevar slammed

NASCAR announced two penalties following the race weekend at Kansas Speedway. In the NASCAR Cup Series, #77-Carson Hocevar (pictured) was fined $50,000 for member conduct violations.

According to NASCAR, “Hocevar’s No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet spun to a halt on the backstretch on the 260th of 273 laps in the Hollywood Casino 400, flattening multiple tires. After safety personnel had arrived at the crash scene, officials indicated that Hocevar revved and spun his tires in an attempt to rejoin the field while those safety workers attended to his car.”

Sections 4.4.B&D:

B. Member actions that could result in a loss of 25-50 driver and/or Team Owner Points and/or $50,000-$100,000 fine. Violations may also result in Race suspension(s), indefinite suspension, or membership revocation:

• Physical confrontation with a NASCAR official, media members, fans, etc.
• Attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Race or championship.
• Intentionally damaging another vehicle on pit road.
• Wrecking or spinning another vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is removed from Competition as a result.
• Any actions deemed to compromise the safety of an Event or otherwise pose a dangerous risk to the safety of Competitors, Officials, spectators, or others.

D. Member actions that could result in a fine, and/or loss of driver and/or Team Owner Points, and/or suspension, and/or indefinite suspension, or membership revocation:

• Actions by a NASCAR Member that NASCAR finds to be detrimental to stock car racing or NASCAR.
• Statement and/or communication made public (including social media platforms) that demeans, criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.
• Member-to-Member confrontation(s) with physical violence (e.g. striking another Competitor) and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s) and/or abuse and/or endangerment.
• Multiple violations of the Code of Conduct.
• Selling NASCAR Single Event Credentials (VIP Passes, Essential Worker Passes, etc.).
• Being charged with or convicted of significant criminal violations (e.g. Domestic Violence, Trafficking, Assault), or having had determinations rendered by criminal or civil authorities that in NASCAR’s judgment necessitate action. NASCAR will not pre-judge guilt or innocence in the criminal or civil legal system, or the guilt or innocence of the Member, but rather review each matter in its own context and circumstances and with regards to its potential effects upon the sport.
• Violations of NASCAR’s Sports Gambling Policy.
• Failure to self-report any arrests for drug or alcohol related offenses, including but not limited to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In the Xfinity Series, the team of #48-Nick Sanchez was fined $5000 for a loose lug nut.