NASCAR announced Sunday night that the cars of Ryan Preece and Joey Logano had been disqualified for failing post-race inspection.
Preece had finished second and Logano had finished fifth before both cars were disqualified. Preece is now listed as finishing 38th; Logano 39th in the 39-car field. They both score only one point.
NASCAR cited Preece’s car for failing Rule 14.5.8.F (had three shims instead of the required two).
NASCAR cited Logano for violating Rules 14.5.8.E and 14.1.P (missing a spoiler bolt).
Team Penske stated Sunday night that it would not appeal:
“The No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang was disqualified following post-race inspection at Talladega today. One of the 18 bolts on the surface of the spoiler that connect to the base was found to be loose, and NASCAR penalized the team as a result. This was not intentional and happened throughout the course of the race event. Team Penske accepts the disqualification.”
Race winner Austin Cindric’s car passed inspection.
