NASCAR Fines Cole Custer, Suspends Crew Chief for Race Manipulation
The Stewart-Haas Racing driver appeared to slow down in front of competitors on the final lap of Sunday’s race, helping his teammate advance in the playoffs.
Source: si.com
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The Stewart-Haas Racing driver appeared to slow down in front of competitors on the final lap of Sunday’s race, helping his teammate advance in the playoffs.
The block allowed teammate Chase Briscoe—who advanced to NASCAR's Playoffs Round of Eight—to gain positions on the final lap of last weekend's Charlotte Roval race.
NASCAR says Custer guilty of blocking rivals to help Stewart-Haas teammate Chase Briscoe advance in Cup Playoffs.
NASCAR driver Cole Custer was fined $100,000 and lost 50 points after officials determined his actions helped teammate Chase Briscoe get ahead.