Parker Kligerman and Big Machine Racing were penalized following infractions during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR announced Aug. 21.
The No. 48 received a penalty for a pre-race violation concerning a modification to the spoiler.
Both Kligerman and the team were docked 20 points as a result of the infraction, as well as five playoff points.
Additionally, crew chief Patrick Donahue was fined $25,000.
Kligerman finished 11th at Michigan. In 2024, he has two top fives and nine top 10s.
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