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NASCAR Penalizes Byron's Team, Crew Chief Ejected

8/30/2025

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NASCAR penalized William Byron's No. 24 team for a pre-race technical violation at Daytona, leading to crew chief ejection.
The penalty was enforced due to unapproved adjustments made after inspection, as explained by NASCAR's Mike Forde.
Hendrick Motorsports accepted the penalties, recognizing their impact on Byron's championship image.
Byron, despite inconsistencies, is a strong playoff contender after securing the regular-season title early.

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NASCAR penalized William Byron's No. 24 team for a pre-race technical violation at Daytona, leading to crew chief ejection.
The penalty was enforced due to unapproved adjustments made after inspection, as explained by NASCAR's Mike Forde.
Hendrick Motorsports accepted the penalties, recognizing their impact on Byron's championship image.
Byron, despite inconsistencies, is a strong playoff contender after securing the regular-season title early.