Kevin Harvick’s Disqualification Shakes Up Talladega Superspeedway Finish
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At Talladega Superspeedway, Kevin Harvick initially appeared to be in a close race with Ryan Blaney, losing by a mere 0.012 seconds in what looked like a photo finish. However, as the night progressed, Harvick's Stewart-Haas Racing No. 4 team faced disqualification.
The disqualification stemmed from unsecured windshield fasteners, leading to an unsecured windshield on the No. 4 car. Consequently, Harvick forfeited all the stage points he had earned during the race and was ultimately placed in the last position, finishing 38th.
This particular violation is covered by NASCAR Rule Book sections 14.5.6.2.F, which mandates that windshield fasteners must remain securely fastened throughout the entire event, and 14.1.E&P under Overall Assembled Vehicle Rules, which requir...