In a stunning turn of events at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR has disqualified both Joey Logano and Ryan Preece following the Jack Link’s 500 race on Sunday. Logano, who initially finished fifth, and Preece, who crossed the line second, were both found to have technical violations involving their cars’ rear spoilers during post-race inspection. Specifically, NASCAR officials discovered “unapproved shims” and loose bolts in the spoiler areas of both vehicles . ([Ryan Preece, Joey Logano DQd after top-5 finishes]( ))
As a result of the disqualifications, Preece’s No. 60 Ford was relegated to 38th place, while Logano’s No. 22 Ford dropped to 39th, or last place. Team Penske, Logano’s racing team, acknowledged the violation but stated that it was unintentional, attributing the loose bolt to occurrences throughout the course of the race . ([Ryan Preece, Joey Logano DQd after top-5 finishes]( ))
This incident has had significant implications for the race results. With Logano and Preece’s disqualifications, Austin Cindric was awarded his first win of the season, and Kyle Larson moved up to second place. Additionally, NASCAR announced that Larson’s No. 5 car and Josh Berry’s No. 21 car would undergo further inspection at the NASCAR Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina . ([Ryan Preece, Joey Logano DQd after top-5 finishes]( ))
The disqualifications highlight the stringent technical standards enforced by NASCAR and serve as a reminder of the importance of compliance with all regulations. As the season progresses, teams will undoubtedly be more vigilant in ensuring their vehicles meet all specifications to avoid similar penalties.
