NASCAR has imposed sanctions on the No. 62 Beard Motorsports entry after a right‑front wheel came loose during the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, a mishap that forced a caution and drew immediate attention from officials.
The sanction includes a two‑race suspension for crew members Garrett Crall and Caison Dillon, a penalty that will keep them out of the upcoming event at Sonoma Raceway on June 28 and the following race at Naval Base Coronado.
The sanction was triggered by a breach of NASCAR Rule Book Sections 8.8.10.4.A&D, which governs wheel retention, and the incident highlighted the critical importance of mechanical integrity in the Cup Series.
Safety measures under scrutiny
Series officials emphasized that the penalty sends a clear message about the need for rigorous pre‑race inspections, especially as the schedule moves to high‑profile venues that will be streamed on Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The upcoming race at Naval Base Coronado, set to be broadcast across multiple platforms, will serve as a litmus test for how the sport’s newly reinforced safety protocols are applied in practice, with teams fully aware that further infractions could carry heavier consequences.