NASCAR has penalized the Hendrick Motorsports Xfinity team Chase Elliott drove for last weekend at Pocono for a violation.

The team was fined $40,000 and docked 40 car owner points and 10 playoff points Wednesday. Crew chief Adam Wall has been suspended for the next three Xfinity events (through Sonoma) for the L1 violation.

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The No. 17 team is not entered for Friday night’s race at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The car is scheduled to compete next on July 12 at Sonoma with Corey Day as the driver.

The team was cited for a violation related to main frame rail conical receivers. The No. 17 car was one of two taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further evaluation after the Pocono race. Elliott finished fourth in that race.

NASCAR cited Section 14.3.3.2.1.1.K of the Xfinity Rule Book, which states: “Main frame rail conical receivers will not be permitted to be moved without having the chassis re-certified prior to the Event at which that chassis will compete.”

NASCAR also cited 14.3.3.2.1.1.L of the Xfinity Rule Book, which states: “Modifications to main frame rail conical receivers that were made to circumvent NASCAR inspection processes, measurement equipment, and/or gauges will not be permitted.”

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Young’s Motorsports is proud to announce that 16-year-old racing sensation Ben Maier will make his much-anticipated debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this weekend at the legendary Lime Rock Park.

Maier will pilot the team’s flagship No. 02 Executive Chevrolet Silverado in what marks a pivotal moment in his rapidly advancing career.

The debut comes as Maier takes on one of the most technically demanding road courses in the country, offering a prime opportunity to showcase the skill, focus, and competitive drive that have defined his rise through the motorsports ranks.

Maier, a rising star in the Motorsports world, has spent years honing his skills in various racing series like Stadium Super Trucks with Robby Gordon, Trans Am, Cars Tour and Travis Pastrana’s NitroCross and now, with the support of Young’s Motorsports, he is ready to take on the competition in the highly competitive Truck Series.

His youthful enthusiasm and passion for racing have already garnered attention and fans can expect an exhilarating performance as he takes to the track.

“I am so excited for this opportunity,” said Ben Maier. “When working with the limited resources our family has, a kid like me is not supposed to be able to make it to NASCAR.

“I’m so thankful for Tyler and Young’s Motorsports for taking this chance on me. I’ll give them my best effort. I also need to thank Executive Chevrolet for making it happen. I can’t wait to wheel the No. 02 Executive Chevrolet Silverado truck around Lime Rock Park!”

Young’s Motorsports extends its sincere gratitude to Executive Auto Group for serving as the primary sponsor of Maier’s NASCAR debut. Their steadfast support has played a pivotal role in creating opportunities for emerging talents like Maier to chase their dreams and compete on one of racing’s biggest stages.

“We’re proud to support the next generation of racing excellence by sponsoring Ben Maier in this weekend’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Lime Rock Park,” offered Shaun Woodward, General Manager, Executive Chevrolet.

“Ben’s drive, talent, and determination embody everything we stand for at Executive Chevrolet: hard work, passion and pushing the limits. As a local dealership rooted in community and performance, we’re thrilled to be part of his journey and can’t wait to see him take the track.”

The team also acknowledges Cool Boxx for their partnership and contribution. Their state-of-the-art driver cooling system will be a vital asset in ensuring Maier remains comfortable and focused throughout the demanding event at Lime Rock Park.

Additionally, Skip Barber Racing School will be featured on the No. 02 Chevrolet for the first road course event of the season. With over 400,000 students, the Skip Barber Racing School is the world’s largest automotive education and entertainment company, offering driving, off-road and racing schools at the finest tracks in America.

“We are proud to have Ben Maier representing Young’s Motorsports at Lime Rock Park,” said Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young.

“His talent and determination are evident, and we believe he has a bright future ahead of him. We also want to thank Executive Chevrolet, Cool Boxx and Skip Barber School for their support in making this debut possible.”

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The LiUNA! 150 (100 laps | 147.8 miles) is the 15th of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races on the 2025 schedule. The two-day show begins with practice on Friday, June 27, from 1:05 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. Qualifying will follow on race day, Saturday, June 28, launching at 9:30 a.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 1:00 p.m., with live coverage on FOX, the NASCAR Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

Carson Kvapil

No. 1 – Registix Chevrolet

Kvapil 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 6

Laps Led: 61

Avg. Finish: 14.6

Points: 6th

Coming off his sixth top-10 of the season last weekend in Pocono, Carson Kvapil heads to Atlanta for his second start at the 1.54-mile speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

On tracks 1-2 miles in length, the 22-year-old Mooresville native has made 14 starts, amassing three top-fives and five top-10s with, a best finish of second coming at Dover Motor Speedway last season.

According to NASCAR Loop Data Statistics Kvapil currently ranks third in speed late in the run following last week’s race at Pocono Raceway.

Kvapil will be sporting the orange and white colors of Registix on his Chevrolet this weekend. Registix, a reverse logistics company, strives to bridge the gap between vendors and buyers, ensuring mutual success and growth.

Carson Kvapil

“We didn’t have the best results at Atlanta earlier this year, but I feel as though this team has learned a lot since then. This No. 1 Registix team will build off the momentum from Pocono and keep working to be in contention at the end. We have speed every week and I know our hard work will pay off soon.”

Justin Allgaier

No. 7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet

Allgaier 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 3

Top 5s: 10

Top 10s: 11

Laps Led: 648

Avg. Finish: 10.9

Points: 1st

Justin Allgaier has scored one win, four top-fives and 10 top-10s in 19 career starts in Atlanta.

His lone win came during the 2021 season, where the JRM driver started sixth and led 47 laps en route to the win.

Since the shift of Atlanta to a drafting-dominant track like Daytona International Speedway or Talladega Superspeedway, Allgaier has scored a best finish of second, coming earlier this year.

According to NASCAR’s Loop Data Statistics, Allgaier currently leads the NXS to-date in several key categories, including laps run inside the top 15 (2,492), driver rating (113.1), average running position (8.25) and laps led (648).

Justin Allgaier

“We came close here in the spring, and I know we are going to have that same speed again with our BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet Friday night. JRM has always had really strong speedway cars which definitely gives added confidence anytime we go to a drafting track. Hopefully we can keep our nose clean all night long, work well with our teammates, and be up front fighting for the win when it counts.”

Sammy Smith

No. 8 Pilot Chevrolet

Smith 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 1

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 8

Laps Led: 40

Avg. Finish: 14.2

Points: 11th

Atlanta is one of Sammy Smith’s strongest tracks, with an average finish of 9.6 in five races there with the NXS.

Smith has one top-five and four top-10 finishes, with his best of fourth coming earlier this season on the 1.54-mile quad-oval.

Of Smith’s 41 NXS starts on tracks measuring 1-2 miles in length, he has tallied two wins, seven top-five and 21 top-10 finishes.

According to NASCAR Loop Data Statistics, Smith is ranked fourth in average running position this season at 10.67.

Sammy Smith

“I feel good looking ahead to our race at Atlanta this weekend. We’ve run really well there in the past, finishing better and better each time. We’ve been preparing to do that again and get this No. 8 Pilot Chevrolet in Victory Lane on Friday.”

Connor Zilisch

No. 88 Blues Hog Chevrolet

Zilisch 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 15

Wins: 2

Top 5s: 5

Top 10s: 7

Laps Led: 240

Avg. Finish: 13.0

Points: 5th

Connor Zilisch enters this weekend’s race at Atlanta fresh off his second NXS win last weekend in Pocono. He won for the second time this season and the third time in his 19-race career. The victory was his first in his career on an oval. Zilisch also became the fourth driver to win multiple races this season.

Zilisch enters this weekend with four consecutive top-five finishes, plus a win and a pole position in the last two races at Pocono and Mexico City. In 15 starts this season, Zilisch has two wins, five top-fives and seven top-10 finishes.

Zilisch won his fourth pole of the 2025 NXS season at Mexico City and the fifth of his career. His four poles are the most by any NXS driver this season.

The driver of the Blues Hog Chevrolet enters Atlanta fifth in the NXS driver standings, 14 points behind fourth-place Jesse Love and 46 ahead of sixth-place.

Connor Zilisch

“We were actually pretty good at Atlanta earlier this year until we got involved in a mess late in the race. Atlanta is really chaotic. It’s a mile-and-a-half but it races like a superspeedway and things happen really fast. We’re going to have to be on our toes and something I’ve been working on is understanding the balance of when to push and be aggressive and when to take it easy. I know this No. 88 crew will prepare a great car so as long as we can find that balance and stay out of trouble, I know this Blues Hog Chevrolet will be in contention for another win at the end.”

JRM Team Updates

JR Motorsports at EchoPark Speedway: JR Motorsports has competed at EchoPark Speedway a combined 75 times in the NXS since 2006. In those starts at the 1.54-mile track, the organization has recorded four wins, 20 top-fives and 43 top-10s. The average finish is 12.6.

Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Carson Kvapil, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith and Connor Zilisch will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / HMS-Byron/Bowman souvenir rig on Friday, June 27 at 1:20 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. ET

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Former NASCAR team owner Larry McClure has died, according to WCYB in Arlington, Va.

A cause of death was not given.

McClure was the co-owner of Morgan-McClure Motorsports, along with Tim Morgan and Jerry McClure. The team competed in NASCAR from 1983-2010.

Several NASCAR veterans competed for McClure, including Mark Martin, Sterling Marlin and Ernie Irvan. The biggest wins in the NASCAR Cup Series for the organization came in the Daytona 500, which the team won three times — twice with Marlin and once with Irvan.

Morgan-McClure last competed full time in the Cup Series in 2007 and last appeared at the track in 2010.

In a stunning escalation of the high-profile antitrust lawsuit that’s shaking the foundations of American motorsports, a judge has ruled that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports must hand over sensitive financial documents to NASCAR — the very entity they accuse of monopolistic control over the sport.

This partial but decisive legal victory for NASCAR represents a critical pivot in a courtroom saga that has already drawn intense scrutiny from fans, analysts, and industry insiders alike. The ruling gives NASCAR unprecedented access to internal team financial records, potentially exposing the economic dynamics behind team operations, sponsorship negotiations, and revenue streams — information that could prove pivotal in its defense against collusion and antitrust claims.

The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, stems from a growing rift between the sanctioning body and several race teams who argue that NASCAR’s current structure severely limits their ability to negotiate media rights and sponsorship deals independently. At the center of the storm are 23XI Racing — co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and driver Denny Hamlin — and Front Row Motorsports, who allege that NASCAR’s centralized revenue model unfairly consolidates power and restricts competition.

Legal experts say the judge’s ruling could set a precedent in how motorsports are governed in America.

“This isn’t just a NASCAR issue,” said one antitrust attorney familiar with the case. “It could ripple through all of professional racing. Formula 1, IndyCar — everyone is watching.”

Sources indicate the documents sought by NASCAR may include team valuations, budgets, sponsorship contracts, and internal communications — a treasure trove of data that could be used to rebut claims of market manipulation and financial strangleholds.

Meanwhile, 23XI and Front Row have vowed to continue their fight, calling the release of their financial data an “intrusive and overreaching maneuver” by a governing body they say has refused to evolve. “We’re standing up for the future of this sport,” one unnamed team executive said. “This is about fairness, sustainability, and survival.”

Tensions have been running high ever since negotiations over the next round of media rights and charter system restructuring broke down earlier this year. Many teams believe that NASCAR’s refusal to share more of its multi-billion-dollar media revenue pie is jeopardizing their long-term viability.

The next hearing in the case is expected to focus on whether NASCAR’s control over charter distribution — which grants guaranteed entry into races — constitutes an anticompetitive practice.

With millions of dollars, reputations, and the future framework of NASCAR on the line, the motorsports world braces for more drama as the legal engine roars forward.

Stay locked in. This isn’t just a legal battle — it’s a fight for the soul of stock car racing.

Following a tripleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway, NASCAR chose to take the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Chase Elliott and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher with them back to the R&D Center for further inspection.

Both cars were fine, but that was not the case for the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet that took part in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday. Chase Elliott was driving the car at Pocono, earning pole position and leading 38 of 100 laps before finishing fourth.

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NASCAR has issued an L1 penalty to Hendrick Motorsports, who fields the #17 on a part-time basis in the Xfinity Series. They violated Sections 14.3.3.2.1.1 K&L of the NASCAR Rule Book, which focuses on the main frame rail conical receivers. The team reportedly modified these receivers in some way.

Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, Justin Allgaier, JR Motorsports Chevrolet

As a result, Hendrick Motorsports have been assessed the loss of 40 owner points and ten playoff points, but this doesn’t impact them much as they aren’t competing for the championship in that series. However, they were also fined $40,000 and crew chief Adam Wall has been suspended from the next three races.

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Hendrick Motorsports have entered the No. 17 in ten (of 16) races so far this year with Elliott, Kyle Larson, William Byron, Alex Bowman, and Corey Day as the drivers. They have two wins, capturing the checkered flag with Larson at Bristol and Byron at Charlotte.

There were no other issues reported in this week’s penalty report. The No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet (NASCAR Xfinity) of Christian Eckes also went to the R&D Center and like the previously mentioned Cup cars, there were no problems.

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