NASCAR Imposes Major Penalties on Hendrick Motorsports for Violating Greenhouse Rules
- Hendrick Motorsports received hefty penalties from NASCAR for violating rules relating to the greenhouse of their cars.
- Points and playoff points were deducted from Hendrick drivers Alex Bowman and William Byron.
- Substitute crew chiefs were suspended for two races and fined $75,000 each for the violations.
- This marks the second time this month that Hendrick Motorsports has faced penalties from NASCAR.
- The penalties were considered Level 1 but were on the higher end of possible penalties, indicating NASCAR viewed the infractions seriously.