NASCAR inspects Chase Elliott's car after Richmond race performance

NASCAR is conducting a deeper inspection of Chase Elliott's No. 9 car from Hendrick Motorsports following the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026. Elliott finished fifth in the race, marking a return to the top-5 for the driver who has struggled in recent months. The inspection at the NASCAR R&D Center is standard procedure but raises the possibility of potential penalties, as there have been significant repercussions for similar cases in the NextGen car era. Most cars clear inspection, but exceptions have occurred in the past, leading to severe point deductions for infractions.

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