NASCAR has announced steep fines and points penalties following brake-checking incidents during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2026.
The sanctions come after race officials reviewed on-track conduct that violated safety regulations. Specific details regarding the drivers penalized, the amount of fines, and the points deductions were not immediately disclosed.
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, led the field during the event, as captured in race photography.
