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Chase Elliott Faces $40K Penalty Fury as NASCAR Cracks Down on Pocono Performance

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
June 26, 2025
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Chase Elliott Faces $40K Penalty Fury as NASCAR Cracks Down on Pocono Performance

Jun 21, 2025; Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Elliott (17) races during the Explore The Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

NASCAR Slams Hendrick Motorsports with $40K Penalty Over Chase Elliott’s Pocono Performance

In a shocking turn of events at Pocono Raceway, Chase Elliott’s promising run in the Xfinity Series was marred by controversy and penalties. The Georgia native had dominated the race, leading for a significant portion of the day, only to be derailed by a late-race restart, ultimately finishing in fourth place. However, the drama didn’t end there as NASCAR uncovered violations in the No. 17 Chevy, leading to a hefty penalty for the Hendrick Motorsports team.

The inspection post-race revealed unauthorized modifications to the main frame rail conical receivers, a crucial structural component of the car. This breach of regulations resulted in an L1 penalty for the team, including a $40,000 fine, a three-race suspension for crew chief Adam Wall, and a deduction of 40 owner points along with 10 playoff points. With the penalty primarily affecting the team stats and not Elliott’s individual standings, the repercussions were still significant for the powerhouse Hendrick camp.

Hendrick Motorsports, known for fielding top-tier drivers like Kyle Larson and William Byron, had high hopes for another victory with Elliott at the wheel. However, the tainted win at Pocono now raises questions about the team’s integrity and adherence to NASCAR’s strict rules and regulations.

As the racing world buzzes with the aftermath of the penalty, former driver turned commentator Kyle Petty didn’t hold back in his criticism of Chase Elliott’s recent performance slump. Petty pointed out Elliott’s lackluster record since 2023, winning only one race while his teammates have been racking up victories. With Larson’s impressive 16 wins and Byron’s 12, Elliott has found himself overshadowed within his own team, slipping down the standings to 5th place.

The pressure is mounting on Elliott to deliver results and reclaim his status as a top contender in NASCAR. With each race weekend becoming more crucial for the young driver, the time to prove his worth and silence the critics is now. Amidst the penalties, controversies, and performance scrutiny, Elliott faces a pivotal moment in his racing career where redemption and resurgence are the only paths forward.

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