Overview
- NASCAR said the No. 38 was seen making an unapproved underbody adjustment during practice and pre-qualifying, triggering a failed reinspection.
- Car chief Will Norris was ejected from Phoenix Raceway for the remainder of the weekend and will miss Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500.
- Zane Smith must start at the rear and serve a pass-through penalty immediately after the green flag.
- Reporters say the pass-through will likely put the No. 38 a lap down despite Smith’s 24th-place qualifying effort.
- Smith entered Phoenix 14th in the standings after two early top-10s, and at least one outlet reported further penalties appear unlikely since sanctions were imposed on-site.