Search
Close this search box.

Partner

UPDATED: Kevin Harvick’s Car Fails Qualifying Inspection Three Times, Will Not Get to Qualify

share it
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit

UPDATE 2:52 PM ET: Although it was believed that Harvick’s car had failed inspection four times, Rodney Childers told Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass that although it appeared that they failed on the fourth try, the No. 4 car actually passed inspection on their fourth attempt.

This would explain part of the more lenient penalties that were levied as opposed to what was expected with failing pre-qualifying/pre-race inspection.


UPDATE 2:15 PM ET: Harvick will not have to serve a pass through penalty on the initial start of the race as was previously believed.


Well, that’s not the start that Kevin Harvick and the No. 4 team wanted to the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.

Harvick’s No. 4 car failed pre-qualifying inspection four times on Saturday, which means that he will not be allowed to take a qualifying lap. As such, he will start from the rear of Sunday’s race.

He will also lose his car chief for the race, he will lose 30 minutes of practice time at Martinsville. Harvick will also have to serve a pass-through penalty on the initial start of the race.

NASCAR has confirmed that Harvick will not be assessed a 10-point L1 penalty.

What’s weird about this whole thing? Harvick’s car actually passed inspection on its first tour through tech. His team noticed an issue with the car and opted to repair it.

The first inspection pass was a self-fail, even though they actually passed.

When they took their car back through inspection after repairs, it could not pass. And kept not passing.

One Response

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Post

NXS_WG_EL
Entry List: 2025 NXS Mission 200 at The Glen
NCS_WG_EL
Entry List: 2025 NCS Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen
Kaulig Racing announces additional drivers to lineup for No. 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry, Michael McDowell to drive the car at Watkins Glen and Justin Haley at Daytona International Speedway
McDowell, Haley Added to Driver Lineup for No. 11 Kaulig Xfinity Entry
Stefan Parsons will make his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start of the 2025 season as he drives the No. 45 Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International
Stefan Parsons Returns to Driver's Seat With Alpha Prime Racing at Watkins Glen
Kaden Honeycutt has been released by Niece Motorsports. Honeycutt, according to Niece, has a contract in place for 2026 with a rival team and OEM.
Kaden Honeycutt Released from Niece Motorsports
#69b Derek White QA
Derek White Running Truck Race at Watkins Glen for MBM Motorsports

Join Our Newsletter

Ready to have NASCAR news hand-delivered to your email daily?

Related Article