Hendrick drivers Bowman, Byron penalized by NASCAR for violations

Hendrick Motorsports teams of points leer Alex Bowman and two-time winner William Byron were penalized by NASCAR for violations found in Richmond post-race inspections.

NASCAR said Thursday that teams of Bowman and Byron will lose 60 points and five playoff points apiece.

Bowman's interim crew chief Greg Ives and Byron's interim crew chief Brian Campe were suspended for two races starting after this week's dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway. two were also fined $75,000 each for what NASCAR said were modifications to greenhouse — or center area — of car.

Both were alrey filling in while Rudy Fugle (Byron's crew chief) and Blake Harris (Bowman's crew chief) served four-race suspensions for violations at Phoenix last month.

two cars were taken to NASCAR's R&D facility following Richmond, a race won by Hendrick driver Kyle Larson.

Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement it was reviewing latest penalties and will determine its “next steps” after completion of Bristol race.

Byron won events at Las Vegas and Phoenix this season.

Bowman fell from first to seventh in NASCAR points standings while Byron dropped 10 spots to 14th after penalties.

It's not first time this season Hendrick drivers have dealt with penalties. Three of its drivers in Bowman, Byron and past NASCAR champion Kyle Larson were docked 100 points and 10 playoff points each for violations at Phoenix. Those points were restored to teams last week after Hendrick Motorsports won its appeal.

Hendrick Motorsports can appeal se penalties as well, per NASCAR rules.