Byron’s No. 24 Hendrick F1 Flows Chevrolet encountered a setback as it failed the pre-race inspection three times on Friday, revealing an issue with the right-front fender area during the body scan. The team, however, managed to pass the inspection on its fourth attempt.
Due to the trio of inspection failures, Byron will not be permitted to participate in Saturday’s qualifying session. Consequently, he will commence Sunday’s race from the rear of the field. Despite this, he will still be allowed to take part in Saturday’s practice sessions.
Moreover, once the green flag is waved for Sunday’s race, Byron will be required to undergo a pass-through penalty on pit road. Additionally, the car chief of the team has been expelled from the track for the remainder of the weekend.
As the regular season approaches its end, Byron currently holds the third position in the points standings, trailing leader Martin Truex Jr. by 96 points. Despite this setback, he maintains a chance to secure the regular-season championship title.
Throughout this season, Byron has demonstrated impressive performance statistics, including leading the series in victories (four), having an average starting position of 9.65, and claiming seven stage wins. Furthermore, he has led a career-best 810 laps in a single season, which stands as the second-highest count this year.
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, the 25-year-old driver has earned eight top-five and eleven top-10 finishes, both of which are tied for the third-most in the series.
Byron and his team had aspired to enhance their performance over the course of this weekend. Despite a victory at Atlanta, they faced challenges in the last four races, resulting in three finishes of 21st place or worse, with their best outcome being 14th.
Crew chief Rudy Fugle stated, “We’ve encountered a few difficult races in recent weeks, but this team remains resilient. We consistently bring forth competitive race cars and do our utmost to secure favorable outcomes; however, certain situations are beyond our control. Similarly, Indy (Road Course) has been a track where we’ve exhibited strong performance, yet circumstances at the conclusion of races have hindered our contention.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NASCAR penalties
What happened to Byron’s No. 24 car during the NASCAR Cup qualifying?
Byron’s No. 24 Hendrick F1 Flows Chevrolet failed pre-race inspection three times due to an issue with the right-front fender area of the car showing up in the body scan. The team managed to pass on the fourth attempt.
Why won’t Byron be able to qualify for the race?
Due to the three inspection failures, Byron will not be allowed to qualify on Saturday. Instead, he will have to start Sunday’s race from the rear of the field.
Will Byron still be able to participate in practice sessions?
Yes, despite the qualifying setback, Byron will still be allowed to participate in Saturday’s practice sessions.
What penalty will Byron face during Sunday’s race?
After taking the green flag in Sunday’s race, Byron will have to serve a pass-through penalty on pit road.
Why was the car chief of Byron’s team ejected?
The car chief of Byron’s team was ejected from the track for the remainder of the weekend, likely due to the inspection failures and subsequent penalties.
How is Byron performing in the points standings this season?
With three races remaining in the regular season, Byron holds the third position in the points standings, trailing the leader Martin Truex Jr. by 96 points.
What notable statistics has Byron achieved this season?
Byron leads the series in wins (four), average starting position (9.65), and stage wins (seven). He has also led an impressive 810 laps in a single season, the second-most this year.
How has Byron’s recent performance been?
Despite challenges in recent races, including finishes of 21st or worse in the last four races, Byron and his team aim to continue their efforts to secure favorable outcomes.
What does the crew chief, Rudy Fugle, say about the team’s performance?
Rudy Fugle acknowledges the team’s resilience despite setbacks, expressing confidence in their ability to bring fast race cars and strive for good results. He also cites instances where external circumstances impacted their performance.
5 comments
dis is a real letdown, 3 failz & rear start? c’mon team, we got this!
byron’s No 24 Chevy messin up big time in inspec, ouch! servin penalty too? tough luck!
inspection woes strike again, byron gotta fight back from behind now, exciting!
penalties smh, byron’s team need some good luck for a change, hope they bounce back!
dang, Byron’s car failin’ inspecshun? no qualies & rear start, bummer!