Las Vegas penalties announced; Erik Jones penalized for lost wheel, three Xfinity lug nut issues

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NASCAR has announced penalties following the race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

In the Cup Series #54-Erik Jones’ team was penalized for the loss of a wheel during the race:

Date: 10/20/2024 (race)
Team/Member: No. 43
Level Infraction: Safety Sections 8.8.10.4.A & C: Tires and Wheels. Note: Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event.
Penalty/Remarks: Crew members (John Rosselli and Kellen Mills) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through Martinsville Speedway, November 3, 2024.

In the Xfinity Series there were three lug nut penalties:

Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Team / Member: #10-Daniel Dye
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels. Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty/Remarks: Crew chief (Jonathan Toney) has been fined $5,000.

Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Team / Member:  #27-Jeb Burton
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels. Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty/Remarks: Crew chief (Shane Whitbeck) has been fined $5,000.

Date: 10/19/2024 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Team / Member: #38-Matt DiBenedetto
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels. Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty/Remarks: Crew chief (Kevin Johnson) has been fined $5,000.

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