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NASCAR has suspended two crew members from Bubba Wallace's No. 23 team following a loose wheel incident during the San Diego race. The crew will miss upcoming events but can return for Atlanta, while Wallace finished second and moved into the top 16 for the Chase.
A wheel failure during the Anduril 250 forced NASCAR to penalize the No. 23 team, sidelining key personnel and highlighting safety concerns.
NASCAR has handed down a two‑race suspension to crew chief Adam Hartman and tire specialist Nathan Ricketts after a loose‑wheel incident forced Bubba Wallace to spend two laps in the pits. Despite the setback, Wallace finished second in the San Diego race, his strongest result of the 2026 season, while the incident underscores the tight competition within the Michael Jordan‑ and Denny Hamlin‑owned 23XI Racing program.
NASCAR has handed down a two‑race suspension to crew chiefs Adam Hartman and Nathan Ricketts after a wheel‑detachment incident, while Bubba Wallace rallied to a second‑place finish that propelled him up the standings.