NASCAR Penalties 2023
Fines, suspensions, and points deductions for the 2023 season
NASCAR's 2023 season saw 26 penalties handed down, totaling $1.7M in fines across the Cup Series garage. 5 suspensions were issued, underscoring NASCAR's commitment to competitive integrity.
26
Penalties
$1.7M
Total Fines
3
Points Deductions
5
Suspensions
2023 Penalties
| Race | Driver | Category | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season-long | Noah Gragson | Behavioral | — | — |
| Daytona (NXS) | Austin Hill | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Daytona 500 | Kyle Busch | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Auto Club | Joey Logano | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Las Vegas | Ross Chastain | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Phoenix | Tyler Reddick | Post race L2 | $100,000 | -25 |
| Atlanta | Daniel Suarez | Safety | $100,000 | — |
| Texas Motor Speedway | William Byron | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Bristol Dirt (CWT) | Ben Rhodes | Pre race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Martinsville | Kyle Busch | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
| Talladega | Ryan Preece | Safety | $100,000 | — |
| Dover | Joey Logano | Post race L2 | $100,000 | -25 |
| Kansas (CWT) | Ty Majeski | Post race L1 | $25,000 | — |
| Darlington | Denny Hamlin | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Charlotte (NXS) | John Hunter Nemechek | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Charlotte | Ryan Blaney | Safety | $100,000 | — |
| Portland (NXS) | Parker Kligerman | Post race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Nashville | Chase Elliott | Safety | $100,000 | — |
| Chicago Street Race | Shane van Gisbergen | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Pocono | Kevin Harvick | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Richmond | Brad Keselowski | Post race L2 | $100,000 | — |
| Kansas | Kyle Larson | Post race L2 | $100,000 | -25 |
| Bristol | Austin Dillon | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Watkins Glen | Chris Buescher | Pre race L1 | $50,000 | — |
| Talladega (CWT) | Taylor Gray | Behavioral | $25,000 | — |
| Martinsville (NXS) | Ty Gibbs | Behavioral | $50,000 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NASCAR penalties were issued in 2023?
In 2023, NASCAR issued 26 penalties totaling $1.7M in fines. 3 penalties included points deductions.
What types of penalties were most common in 2023?
The 2023 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 2023 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.