Gase was handed a $5,000 fine on Tuesday for a violation of Sections 8.8.8K: Crew Member/Servicing Note: A safety violation may be imposed for any action or omission by a competitor or vehicle that creates an unsafe environment or poses a threat to the safety of the Competitors, as determined by NASCAR.
On lap 173 of the 250-lap Xfinity race, Dawson Cram got on the inside of Gase as both entered Turn 1 and spun Gase out. Gase’s No. 35 Chevrolet slammed hard into the wall, doing considerable damage to his car.
