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NASCAR’s weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway turned into a study in regulatory scrutiny when three Cup Series teams failed pre‑race inspection, resulting in ejections, lost pit‑stall selection and a canceled qualifying session.
Persistent rain forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, promoting Ryan Blaney to pole position. Penalties hit Ross Chastain after multiple inspection failures, while Christopher Bell’s practice speed and Joey Logano’s win drought add intrigue to the upcoming race.
Ross Chastain faces a steep uphill climb at North Wilkesboro after a series of pre‑race inspection failures. The penalty strips him of his crew chief and imposes a pass‑through penalty, dropping him to the rear of the field. With six consecutive top‑20 finishes behind him, Chastain must rally from an early pit stop to stay in contention, while teammates Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch also feel the ripple effects.
Ryan Blaney, the polesitter, will begin the race from the back after his team made unapproved adjustments to cure a power‑steering problem, while Ross Chastain also drops to the rear following repeated inspection failures. The event marks a milestone for NASCAR and carries significant Chase implications.