NASCAR has issued steep fines and points penalties following brake-checking incidents during the Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2026. The sanctions were announced on November 4, 2026, after review of on-track conduct during the race. William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, led the field during the event. Further details regarding the specific drivers penalized and the amounts of the fines were not immediately disclosed.
NASCAR Issues Steep Fines and Points Penalties After Martinsville Brake-Checking Incidents



