Two NASCAR Cup Car Chiefs Ejected After Atlanta Inspection Failures

NASCAR Teams Face Inspection Penalties Ahead of Atlanta Race Day

In the lead-up to the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway, two NASCAR Cup Series teams faced inspection failures. Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 car and Live Fast Motorsports’ No. 78 both failed inspections twice, incurring penalties such as crew chief ejections and loss of pit stall selection. This situation places extra pressure on the teams, especially for Austin Dillon, who has a poor track record at this venue. Both teams must navigate th…

NASCAR News: Inspection Failures Hit Two Cup Teams Ahead of Atlanta Race

As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta this Sunday, February 22, 2026, pre-race inspections have already stirred up drama in the … Read More The post NASCAR News: Inspection Failures Hit Two Cup Teams Ahead of Atlanta Race appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.

Two NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after Atlanta inspection failures

Both Austin Dillon and BJ McLeod failed inspection twice, resulting in some standard at-track penalties

Austin Dillon Hit by Major NASCAR Setback Before EchoPark Race

Austin Dillon faces a major NASCAR setback after inspection failures at EchoPark Speedway, losing key advantages for the Autotrader 400.