NASCAR has imposed a two‑race ban on rear tire changer Adam Hartman and jackman Nathan Ricketts, suspending them from Sonoma and Chicagoland.
Cleanup and Suspension
The penalty follows a lap‑20 incident when Bubba Wallace’s front right wheel detached during a caution, requiring a pit stop that cost two full laps.
With the team compelled to take a track position hit, the crew’s performance was scrutinized, resulting in Hartman’s and Ricketts’ suspension.
Race Resilience
Despite the setback, Wallace leveraged free passes on laps 31 and 33 to regain the lead lap.
The drive steadied him into a second‑place finish behind teammate Corey Heim, earning a career‑high result for the 2026 season and a two‑position rise in standings.
Return to Duty
Both crew members will be cleared to rejoin the team at the July 12 EchoPark Speedway event in Atlanta, following the mid‑season break.
Until their return, Wallace will navigate the next two weeks without his customary jackman and tire changer, a potential variable in future race outcomes.
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