Bubba Wallace Penalized Before Sunday's Pocono Race originally appeared on The Spun.
Bubba Wallace was hit with a penalty before Sunday's Cup Series race in The Poconos.
NASCAR's Cup Series race in The Poconos was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. E.T. However, heavy storms hit the area earlier on Sunday, causing the race to be delayed. We're just about set to get things started, though.
Unfortunately, Bubba Wallace and the 23XI Racing team have been hit with a penalty prior to Sunday afternoon's Cup Series race. Wallace and his No. 23 Toyota car have been dropped to the back of the pack ahead of the green flag at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
Wallace was hit with a penalty ahead of the green flag on Sunday afternoon. He was one of five drivers hit with a penalty due to improper adjustments.
NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass shared the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Over at Pocono, where NASCAR is hoping for a 4:30p ET green, cars to the rear: Blaney, Berry, Wallace, Byron, Ware for adjustments; Poole for multiple tech failures," he announced on Sunday afternoon.
Over at Pocono, where NASCAR is hoping for a 4:30p ET green, cars to the rear: Blaney, Berry, Wallace, Byron, Ware for adjustments; Poole for multiple tech failures.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 22, 2025
Pocono Raceway announced an official update on the start of the race on Sunday.
"Event Update: Due to the weather earlier and ongoing track drying efforts, here is the current update to pre-race ceremonies and the start of The Great American Getaway 400.
Driver Introductions: 3:50 p.m. National Anthem: 4:11 p.m. Race Start: 4:30 p.m. *All times tentative.
"Paddock Pass holders can view the Driver Fan Walk shortly before the start of Driver Introductions. There will be no pit road access for Driver Introductions. Thank you for your understanding."
Event Update: Due to the weather earlier and ongoing track drying efforts, here is the current update to pre-race ceremonies and the start of The Great American Getaway 400.
Driver Introductions: 3:50 p.m.
National Anthem: 4:11 p.m.
Race Start: 4:30 p.m.
*All times tentative.… pic.twitter.com/n7nXSJgRgw— Pocono Raceway (@PoconoRaceway) June 22, 2025
NASCAR's Cup Series race at Pocono is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
The NASCAR Cup Series race will be airing live on Amazon Prime on Sunday afternoon.
Hopefully, we'll get a clean day of racing.
Bubba Wallace Penalized Before Sunday's Pocono Race first appeared on The Spun on Jun 22, 2025
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