Jones’ team hit with an L-1 infraction

Another week, another penalty. NASCAR penalized Erik Jones’ No. 43 Legacy Motor Club team with an L1-level infraction following the Cup Series race on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis.

The car was found to have a modified greenhouse in post-race inspection, according to a NASCAR spokesperson.

It’s a similar instance to what the pair of HMS cars of Alex Bowman and William Byron were found to have had in Richmond.

Jones and his team were penalized 60 points and five playoff points. NASCAR also suspended crew chief Dave Elenz for the next two races and fined him $75,000. That takes Jones from 68 points behind the cutline to 128 now.

The section referenced in the NASCAR Rule Book was 14.1. Overall Assembled Vehicle Rules and 14.1.2.B Engineering Change Log.

The greenhouse is the top portion of the Cup Series car, including the roof, plus the front and rear glass — everything from the top of the doors upward. Modifications to this area would be made by teams in an attempt to gain an aerodynamic edge.

Jones is now in the same boat as Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott as now facing must wins due to penalties and/or injuries.

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