May 24, 2025 – Charlotte, NC
In a stunning turn of events, William Byron has been officially disqualified from the results following post-race inspection after Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Byron, who initially crossed the finish line in a strong position, was stripped of his result after his car failed to meet the technical specifications mandated by NASCAR officials. The exact infraction has not yet been disclosed, but NASCAR confirmed the penalty after completing its routine post-race checks.
“Following post-race inspection, the No. 24 car has been found in violation of the NASCAR Rule Book and has been disqualified from tonight’s event,” read a brief statement from NASCAR competition officials.
As per NASCAR rules, disqualification results in the car being scored in last place, with no points or stage wins awarded for the event. The disqualification is a major setback for Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team, who had been building momentum in recent weeks.
The loss of points could impact Byron’s standing in both the regular-season championship and the playoff picture, depending on the severity of the penalty and his current position in the standings.
This isn’t the first high-profile disqualification in recent memory, as NASCAR has ramped up its enforcement of post-race rules in an effort to ensure parity and fairness across the field.
Hendrick Motorsports has not yet released a statement, but team representatives are expected to address the media shortly.
As the NASCAR garage processes this breaking development, all eyes now turn to how the standings will shake up heading into the next race—and whether the No. 24 team can recover from this costly misstep.
Stay tuned to Motors Hotspot for continuing coverage and official updates from NASCAR.
