DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer has been suspended from Saturday’s Xfinity Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR officials made the announcement late on Tuesday.
Mayer drove his No. 41 Ford into the car wheeled by Jeb Burton following the checkered flag at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, causing Burton to spin into the wall. The two had made contact while battling for position earlier in the race.
NASCAR deemed the on-track maneuver from Mayer to be in violation of Section 4.4.B of the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct. Mayer was eliminated from Championship 4 contention at Martinsville after finishing seventh.
The team will not appeal the penalty.
“Although we are disappointed with the results, Haas Factory Team will not appeal the penalty NASCAR issued to Sam Mayer and the No. 41 team following last weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway,” the team posted on social media. “We remain focused on finishing the season out strong at Phoenix Raceway and look forward to contending for a race win with Ryan Sieg at the wheel.”
