JR Motorsports driver Noah Gragson finished fourth on Saturday, winning a $100k bonus. However, NASCAR disqualified him after he failed post-race inspection.
Getty NASCAR officials JR Motorsports driver Noah Gragson turned in a fourth-place finish at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, registering his fifth top-10 of the 2021 season. However, NASCAR officials later revealed that they disqualified Gragson after his No.9 Chevrolet Camaro failed post-race inspection. He lost out on his stage points, as well as his $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus. NASCAR said in a press release that Gragson faced disqualification under Rule 20.14.c: “All suspension mounts and mounting hardware must not allow movement or realignment of any suspension and/or drivetrain component beyond normal rotation or suspension and/or drivetrain travel.” NEWS: The No.9 car has been disqualified following post-race inspection at @TooToughToTame. The No.16 car of @AJDinger has passed post-race inspection and is the winner of the #Dash4Cash bonus. pic.twitter.com/n2wqhmfe3E NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) May 8, 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series general manager Wayne Auton later met with media members to provide more explanation about Gragson’s disqualification. “So, post-race, we tear down the winner and second-place car every weekend,” Auton explained.
