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Joey Logano, Ryan Preece disqualified by NASCAR after Talladega
NASCAR issues big penalties after today’s race at Talladega Superspeedway On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Talladega Superspeedway. It marked the third race at superspeedway track this season. Both Joey Logano and Ryan Preece finished inside the top 5. Each of them drive Ford powered machines. After the race, cars must pass inspection. […]

NASCAR issues big penalties after today’s race at Talladega Superspeedway
On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Talladega Superspeedway. It marked the third race at superspeedway track this season.
Both Joey Logano and Ryan Preece finished inside the top 5. Each of them drive Ford powered machines.
After the race, cars must pass inspection. Logano and Preece have both failed inspection for similar spoiler violations.
Logano Penalty: NASCAR declared Logano in violation of Section 14.5.8.E which details spoiler braces that are used as superspeedway events. Additionally, NASCAR noted Section 14.1.P which related to General Vehicle Assembly stating, “All fasteners must be securely fastened at all times during an Event.”
The No. 22 was found with a missing/loose bolt on the rear spoiler.
Preece Penalty: Officials noted they discovered “unapproved shims in the rear spoiler area.”
The No. 60 was found with three shims on the rear spoiler when the rulebook called for two.
Per the rules, NASCAR has disqualified both drivers from the race. Preece is relegated to a 38th place finish as Logano will be officially credited with 39th.
Both teams will have the option to appeal the disqualification.
Talladega Results: April 27, 2025 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Team Penske Statement
Shortly after the penalty was announced, Team Penske issued the following statement:
“The No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang was disqualified following post-race inspection at Talladega today,” the statement opened.
“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.”
The team added, “Team Penske accepts the disqualification.”
Cars being taken back to NASCAR R&D Center
Additionally, NASCAR is taking a long list of cars back to the NASCAR R&D Center for a more detailed inspection.
The following cars will have a full chassis inspection as well as an engine dyno:
Kyle Larson
No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Josh Berry
No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
The following teams will have NASCAR run an engine dyno test:
Ty Dillon
No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevroletand
Bubba Wallace
No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
For the engine Dyno, teams will be there to observe the test.
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