Loose wheel nuts cost DiBenedetto in New Hampsire

In an unexpected turn of events, Nevada City native Matt DiBenedetto, who had finished seventh at Iowa Speedway, was disqualified from Saturday’s SciAps 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The reason for his disqualification was a surprising lug nut violation.

Initially, DiBenedetto was credited with a 17th place finish in Saturday’s SciAps 200. However, the discovery of three unsecured lugs led to a change in his position to 38th, as this was a violation of sections 8.8.10.4 (Tires and Wheels) and 10.5. .2.5 (Safety Penalties and Penalty Options) in the NASCAR Rulebook for the Xfinity Series.