NASCAR suspends crew members following Nashville race weekend incidents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
NASCAR suspended two crew members from ThorSport Racing's No. 99 team after a wheel separation incident during the Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Pedro Martinez and Evan Clay have been suspended for the next two championship events through June 16. The penalties stem from NASCAR's strict safety rules regarding improper tire installation. Additionally, Quinta Funderburk received an indefinite suspension for behavioral violations, details of which were not disclosed. ThorSport Racing will now head to Michigan International Speedway with personnel changes impacting their next races as they aim for playoff position.
- •Pedro Martinez and Evan Clay suspended for wheel separation violation
- •Suspensions effective through June 16
- •Quinta Funderburk receives an indefinite suspension
- •ThorSport Racing's No. 99 team impacted before Michigan race
- •Safety rules on wheel installation strictly enforced by NASCAR
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Issues Suspensions Following Nashville Race Weekend
"NASCAR's latest penalty report included suspensions for two ThorSport Racing crew members and an additional indefinite suspension following the Nashville race weekend.
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