Talladega post-race inspection complete; Preece and Logano disqualified UPDATES

Yesterday at 05:08 PM

UPDATE 2: RFK Racing will not appeal Ryan Preece’s disqualification:

“RFK Racing acknowledges and accepts NASCAR’s decision to disqualify the No. 60 Ford Mustang following post-race inspection at Talladega and will not appeal the ruling.

The infraction stemmed from an unintentional adjustment during pre-race inspection to correct a spoiler angle issue. While the change did not provide a competitive advantage, it did not meet the approved compliance method. We respect the ruling and remain committed to integrity and adherence to NASCAR’s standards.”

— RFK Racing —

UPDATE 4-27-2024: Team Penske statement on disqualification of No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang this evening at Talladega:

"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."

— Team Penske —

ORIGINAL POST: Inspection is complete following the Jack Link‘s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

There were no issues for #2-Austin Cindric. He is officially the winner.

#60-Ryan Preece and #22-Joey Logano have been disqualified.

Preece’s violation – Rule 14.5.8.F. Spoiler. (Number of shims. Had three shims instead of the required two.)

Logano’s violation – Rule 14.5.8.E; Rule 14.1.P; Overall Assembled Vehicle Rules (Missing a spoiler bolt.)

The cars of #5-Kyle Larson, #10-Ty Dillon, #21-Josh Berry, and #23-Bubba Wallace are returning to the R&D Center for engine dyno and the #5 and #21 will also be inspected.