NASCAR updates Chicane Penalties for Charlotte road course

October 3, 2018

In Concord, North Carolina, competition officials have announced updates to the in-race penalty procedures for the weekend’s NASCAR events on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.

The updated race procedures specifically involve penalties for shortcuts at the 2.28-mile track’s two chicanes, marked as Turns 11-12 and Turns 15-17. The decision was reached after receiving feedback from teams and drivers after Friday’s on-track activity.

Both sections are outlined by curbing. The latter chicane, just beyond the pit entrance and the oval track’s Turn 4, is also defined by synthetic turf.

Should a driver cut the course in the Turn 11-12 chicane, the penalty would require drivers to come to a full stop in the restart zone alongside Turns 15-17. If a driver cuts the Turns 15-17 chicane, they would be required to stop on the apron off the racing surface before the start-finish line.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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