Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 team will be facing a harsh penalty as the NASCAR Cup Series makes its stretch run to the 2022 Playoffs, after losing a right-front wheel in the final stage at Sonoma.
The loss of the right-front wheel came in the middle of green-flag pit stops, which were set to bring teams to the conclusion of Sanday’s Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
Suspensions incoming. This is a costly mistake for Kyle Larson's No. 5 team. https://t.co/TGfXJRROnn pic.twitter.com/GEd5mF4zOR
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 12, 2022
Any suspension to crew members will be announced mid-week by NASCAR, which are expected for crew chief Cliff Daniels, Jackman Brandon Johnson, and Front Tire Changer Donnie Tasser