Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing face severe penalties following an engine inspection violation in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
Denny Hamlin and his team, Joe Gibbs Racing, have faced a substantial penalty following an engine inspection violation. Toyota Racing Development, which handles engine management for Hamlin's team, has accepted responsibility for the breach of regulation.The issue arose when Hamlin's race-winning engine from Bristol was inappropriately handled. Rather than being sent to NASCAR for a mandatory teardown and inspection, it was returned to TRD's facility in Costa Mesa.
'Following the discovery, NASCAR imposed eye-watering penalties on the team and driver. Hamlin and Joe Gibbs were docked 75 points and 10 playoff points. Chris Gabehart, the crew chief, faced a $100,000 fine.To make matters worse, Hamlin's Bristol win was invalidated for NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs eligibility. However, Hamlin still qualifies for the playoffs due to victories in other races.
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