NASCAR inspects four cars for additional testing after Richmond race

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

NASCAR inspects four cars for additional testing after Richmond race
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Following the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on August 15, NASCAR announced that four cars—driven by Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, and Shane van Gisbergen—will undergo further engine dyno testing at the NASCAR Research & Development Center. Joey Logano's victory at the event remains official, as his No. 22 Ford cleared post-race inspection without issues. Although the selected cars are set for additional evaluations, there are no indications of any rules violations. The next Cup Series race will take place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway before the season finale at Daytona International Speedway.

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  • Joey Logano won the Richmond race, his second victory of the season.
  • Cindric finished third, Elliott fifth, and Bell seventh at Richmond.
  • The four cars selected for testing did not report initial violations.
  • NASCAR will conduct additional inspections prior to the next race.
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  • 7:52 PMYahoo SportsNASCAR Sends 4 Cars for Additional Testing After Richmond Post-Race Inspection
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NASCAR selected four Cup Series cars for additional engine dyno testing following post-race inspection at Richmond, while Joey Logano's victory is officially in the books.

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