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•By Chris Deley
NASCAR Xfinity Series Starlet Connor Zilisch will be suspended from a future race.
The 18-year-old finished second at last weekend’s Nashville race for the second time. Xfinity Series back-to-back race, after winning at COTA earlier in the year.
However, NASCAR announced Wednesday that the teen’s car had two unsecured strut nuts during post-race inspection, leading to the suspension of its crew chief, Mardy Lindley, for one race.
This suspension will not be served this weekend, without an Xfinity Series race, but will also not be served in Mexico at the next race. Instead, Lindley will be absent for the race at Pocono on June 21.
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Zilisch team leader suspended for infraction
A report on the NASCAR website said: “Rookie Connor Zilisch drove the No. 88 Chevrolet to second place behind JRM teammate Justin Allgaier in Saturday’s Tennessee Lottery 250.
“His car, however, was found with two unsecured lug nuts after the race, a violation of sections 8.8.10.4a (Tires and Wheels) of the NASCAR rules.
“As a result, crew chief Mardy Lindley was suspended for one race and the team was fined $10,000.
“NASCAR officials indicated that Lindley’s suspension has been carried over to the June 21 event at Pocono Raceway. The Xfinity Series is inactive this weekend and resumes Saturday, June 14 in Mexico City.”
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