William Byron crew members suspended after New Hampshire incident

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

William Byron crew members suspended after New Hampshire incident
Summary

William Byron's crew members Orane Ossowski and Allen will serve two-race suspensions following a mishap at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. During the NASCAR Cup race, a left-rear wheel became disconnected, causing Byron to crash while he was in contention for a top-five finish. He was subsequently held for two laps as per NASCAR rules. Hendrick Motorsports has named replacements for the suspended crew members as they prepare for the upcoming races.

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  • •Orane Ossowski and Allen receive two-race suspensions.
  • •Incident occurred during NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire.
  • •Byron crashed into the wall due to a wheel detachment.
  • •He was held for two laps in the race.
  • •Replacements for the crew members have been announced.
Latest Updates
  • 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — William Byron’s Crew Hit With Major Penalties After New Hampshire Disaster
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — William Byron’s Team Hit With NASCAR Suspensions Ahead of Daytona
  • 9:47 PMMotorsport.com — William Byron crew members suspended, Hendrick names replacements
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When a left-rear wheel became disconnected in the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, William Byron crashed into the outside wall, derailing a top five run. He was then held for two laps, per the rule book. However, the penalties do not end there. As expected, NASCAR officials have issued a two-race suspension for Byron's rear changer Orane Ossowski and jackman Allen ...Keep reading

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William Byron’s No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team will be without two crew members at Daytona after NASCAR handed down suspensions stemming from a wheel violation at New Hampshire.

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NASCAR has suspended two members of William Byron’s No. 24 team after Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire.

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