Charlotte II

In a statement released on Monday, HMS gave the following explanation for their decision to accept the penalty: “Hendrick Motorsports will not appeal the disqualification of the No. 48 car following Sunday’s race at the Charlotte Roval. NASCAR allows a clear margin to account for the difference in pre- and post-race weight. “After a thorough … Read more

When Kyle Larson claimed victory at the Charlotte Roval, all four Hendrick Motorsports drivers managed to advance into the Round of 8. That is no longer the case. Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 HMS Chevrolet, has been disqualified after failing post-race technical inspection. The car did not meet minimum weight requirements, per NASCAR officials. … Read more