Summary
NASCAR has given a two-race suspension to two crew members from Joe Gibbs Racing after a safety issue during a race at Bristol. The suspension is deferred, meaning it won't start until after the next race in Kansas. This could affect Denny Hamlin's team as they compete for the championship.
Key Facts
- NASCAR suspended two Joe Gibbs Racing crew members for safety violations.
- The safety issue involved Denny Hamlin's car during a race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- The suspension is deferred, meaning it will begin after the race at Kansas.
- NASCAR allows suspensions that are not about behavior to be delayed without an appeal.
- If Denny Hamlin's team wants the crew members at the New Hampshire race, they can apply for a suspension delay.
- Kevin Harvick mentioned the suspensions could impact Hamlin's championship race.
- The penalty involves a pit crew change that might affect race performance.
