NASCAR officials handed Austin Cindric a steep penalty following an on-track altercation with Ty Dillon during Sundays Cup Series event at Texas Circuit of The Americas.

While battling for position, Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford, made contact with the right rear of Dillons No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. That send Dillon spinning on the fronstretch.

The result of Cindrics actions is a loss of 50 driver points and fine of $50,000. That drops Cindric from 11th to 34th in the standings.

According to NASCAR, Cindrics move was an act of intentionally wrecking Dillon, which is a violation under Sections 4.4 B&D: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options and Guidelines.

Other Penalties

Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team will be without their jackman (Brandon Johnson) and front tire changer (Brandon Johnson) due to both being suspended for two races.

NASCAR penalized both members for a safety violation. During Stage Two, Larsons No. 5 Chevrolet lost a right-front wheel following a pit stop.

He served a two-lap penalty during the race and finished 32nd.

Jafar Hall (tire changer) and Eric Ludwig (jackman) were called to the No. 5 team by HMS.