NASCAR Penalties 2019
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2019 season
NASCAR's 2019 season saw 23 penalties handed down, totaling $1.4M in fines across the Cup Series garage. Browse every infraction below — from pre-race inspection failures to post-race technical violations.
23
Penalties
$1.4M
Total Fines
0
Points Deductions
0
Suspensions
2019 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona (CWT) | Austin Hill | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Daytona (NXS) | Michael Annett | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona 500 | Denny Hamlin | Post race L1 | — | — |
| Las Vegas (CWT) | Kyle Busch | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Las Vegas | Martin Truex Jr. | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Texas (CWT) | Harrison Burton | Pre race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Texas | Aric Almirola | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Bristol (NXS) | Kyle Busch | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Richmond | Denny Hamlin | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Talladega | Chase Elliott | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Dover | Kevin Harvick | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Kansas | Brad Keselowski | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte (NXS) | Christopher Bell | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Kyle Busch | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Pocono | William Byron | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Michigan | Brad Keselowski | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Sonoma | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Watkins Glen | Chase Elliott | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol | Austin Dillon | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Indianapolis | Paul Menard | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte Roval | Jimmie Johnson | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Martinsville | Joey Logano | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami | Denny Hamlin | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2019?
In 2019, NASCAR issued 23 penalties totaling $1.4M in fines.
What types of penalties were most common in 2019?
The 2019 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 2019 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.