NASCAR Penalties 2017
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2017 season
NASCAR's 2017 season saw 27 penalties handed down, totaling $1.3M in fines across the Cup Series garage. Browse every infraction below — from pre-race inspection failures to post-race technical violations.
27
Penalties
$1.3M
Total Fines
0
Points Deductions
0
Suspensions
2017 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona (CWT) | Kaz Grala | Post race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Daytona (NXS) | Elliott Sadler | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Atlanta (CWT) | Christopher Bell | Post race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Daytona 500 | Chase Elliott | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Atlanta | Brad Keselowski | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Phoenix | Ryan Newman | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Auto Club | Kyle Larson | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Texas Motor Speedway | Joey Logano | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol (NXS) | Erik Jones | Pre race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Richmond (NXS) | Cole Custer | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Richmond | Matt Kenseth | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Talladega | Joey Logano | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Dover | Jimmie Johnson | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Texas (CWT) | Matt Crafton | Post race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Pocono | Kevin Harvick | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Michigan | Kyle Larson | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Sonoma | Clint Bowyer | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Kentucky | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Indianapolis | Kasey Kahne | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Watkins Glen | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol | Denny Hamlin | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Darlington | Denny Hamlin | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Chicagoland | Kyle Busch | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Martinsville (CWT) | Austin Cindric | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami (NXS) | William Byron | Pre race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami | Brad Keselowski | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2017?
In 2017, NASCAR issued 27 penalties totaling $1.3M in fines.
What types of penalties were most common in 2017?
The 2017 season saw penalties across categories including pre-race inspection failures, post-race violations, behavioral infractions, and technical violations. Post-race inspection failures resulting in L2 penalties were among the most impactful, often carrying $100,000 fines and crew chief suspensions.
Can NASCAR penalties from 2017 be compared to other seasons?
Yes, visit our main penalties page at /penalties to see all seasons side by side. You can filter by season, category, or search for specific drivers and teams.