NASCAR issues big fine to Sammy Smith after Martinsville drama
04/01/2025 07:41 PM
NASCAR has issued six penalties after Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series over the weekend. On Tuesday, NASCAR issued their weekly penalty report, with six violations noted.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Martinsville Speedway below.
On the final lap of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race, Sammy Smith crash Taylor Gray in an attempt to get the win. However, Smith was also taken out. The two drivers met for a heated conversation at the infield care center after the race. Now, both drivers have been fined.
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Martinsville Speedway
Penalty Report
NASCAR Cup Series
Driver/Team: Shane van Gisbergen No. 88
Date: 3/30/2025 (race)
Level: Safety
Infraction: 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: Crew members (Aslan Pugh and Jonpatrik Kealey) have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through Bristol Motor Speedway, April 13, 2025.
Martinsville Speedway
Penalty Report
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver/Team: Sheldon Creed No. 00
Date: 3/29/2025 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: The team has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: Sammy Smith No. 8
Date: 3/29/2025
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4 B&D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options And Guidelines
Penalty: Driver (Sammy Smith) has been fined $25,000 and assessed with the loss of 50 driver points.
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Driver/Team: Jeb Burton No. 27
Date: 3/29/2025
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4 D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Notes: Infield Care Center conduct
Penalty: Driver (Jeb Burton) has been fined $5,000.
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Driver/Team: Taylor Gray No. 43
Date: 3/29/2025
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4 D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Notes: Infield Care Center conduct
Penalty: Driver (Taylor Gray) has been fined $5,000.
Martinsville Speedway
Penalty Report
NASCAR Truck Series
Driver/Team: No. 71
Date: 3/29/2025 (post-race inspection)
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels (Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.)
Penalty: The team has been fined $2,500.
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