NASCAR Penalties 2018
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2018 season
NASCAR's 2018 season saw 20 penalties handed down, totaling $1.0M in fines across the Cup Series garage. Browse every infraction below — from pre-race inspection failures to post-race technical violations.
20
Penalties
$1.0M
Total Fines
0
Points Deductions
0
Suspensions
2018 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona (NXS) | Tyler Reddick | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Daytona 500 | Ryan Blaney | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Las Vegas (CWT) | Noah Gragson | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Las Vegas | Kevin Harvick | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Auto Club | Kevin Harvick | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Texas (CWT) | Brett Moffitt | Pre race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Texas | Kevin Harvick | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Richmond (NXS) | Cole Custer | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Richmond | Joey Logano | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Talladega | Joey Logano | Behavioral | — | — |
| Charlotte (NXS) | Justin Allgaier | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Kyle Busch | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Pocono | Clint Bowyer | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Sonoma | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Chicagoland | Brad Keselowski | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Bristol | Denny Hamlin | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Roval | Jimmie Johnson | Behavioral | — | — |
| Dover | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Martinsville | Denny Hamlin | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami (CWT) | Noah Gragson | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2018?
In 2018, NASCAR issued 20 penalties totaling $1.0M in fines.
What types of penalties were most common in 2018?
The 2018 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 2018 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.