Denny Hamlin Penalized After Engine Inspection Violation
Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota face severe consequences for bypassing NASCAR's mandatory post-race engine inspection.
- NASCAR imposed a 75-point deduction on Denny Hamlin and team owner Joe Gibbs.
- Crew Chief Chris Gabehart fined $100,000 and team loses 10 playoff points.
- Hamlin's standings dropped from third to sixth, impacting his championship bid.
- Toyota Racing Development admitted to mistakenly disassembling the engine before inspection.
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. and fans express disappointment and skepticism over the violation.