NASCAR Penalties 2020
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2020 season
NASCAR's 2020 season saw 21 penalties handed down, totaling $1.1M in fines across the Cup Series garage. 1 suspension was issued, underscoring NASCAR's commitment to competitive integrity.
21
Penalties
$1.1M
Total Fines
0
Points Deductions
1
Suspensions
2020 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season-long | Kyle Larson | Behavioral | — | — |
| Season-long | Bubba Wallace | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona (NXS) | Noah Gragson | Behavioral | $35,000 | — |
| Darlington | Joey Logano | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Darlington | Team penalty | Safety | $50,000 | — |
| Darlington | Kyle Busch | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Austin Dillon | Safety | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Team penalty | Safety | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol | Chase Elliott | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami | Jimmie Johnson | Safety | $50,000 | — |
| Homestead-Miami (NXS) | Riley Herbst | Safety | $50,000 | — |
| Talladega | Alex Bowman | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Pocono | Denny Hamlin | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Indianapolis | Martin Truex Jr. | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Kentucky | Cole Custer | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona Road Course (CWT) | Sheldon Creed | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Richmond | Brad Keselowski | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Las Vegas | Ryan Blaney | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Texas (NXS) | Austin Cindric | Post race L2 | $75,000 | — |
| Martinsville | Chase Elliott | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Phoenix (CWT) | Sheldon Creed | Pre race L1 | $25,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2020?
In 2020, NASCAR issued 21 penalties totaling $1.1M in fines.
What types of penalties were most common in 2020?
The 2020 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 2020 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.