NASCAR Penalties 2021
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2021 season
NASCAR's 2021 season saw 22 penalties handed down, totaling $1.1M in fines across the Cup Series garage. Browse every infraction below — from pre-race inspection failures to post-race technical violations.
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Penalties
$1.1M
Total Fines
0
Points Deductions
0
Suspensions
2021 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona (CWT) | Ben Rhodes | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Daytona 500 | Brad Keselowski | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona Road Course (NXS) | Daniel Hemric | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona Road Course | Kyle Busch | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Las Vegas (CWT) | John Hunter Nemechek | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Phoenix (NXS) | Austin Cindric | Pre race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Atlanta (NXS) | Jeb Burton | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Atlanta | Ryan Blaney | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Bristol Dirt (CWT) | Raphael Lessard | Pre race L1 | $15,000 | — |
| Bristol Dirt Race | Joey Logano | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Richmond | Aric Almirola | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Talladega | Christopher Bell | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Darlington (NXS) | Noah Gragson | Behavioral | $35,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Denny Hamlin | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| All-Star Race | Chase Elliott | Technical | $25,000 | — |
| Nashville | Kyle Busch | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Pocono | Kevin Harvick | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Darlington | Kevin Harvick | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol Night Race | Chase Elliott | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Texas | Alex Bowman | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Martinsville (NXS) | Ty Gibbs | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Martinsville | Brad Keselowski | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2021?
In 2021, NASCAR issued 22 penalties totaling $1.1M in fines.
What types of penalties were most common in 2021?
The 2021 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 2021 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.