NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway last weekend. Taylor Gray's No. 54 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Iowa, the sport announced. Gray finished in seventh place on Saturday afternoon.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has been strong during the 2026 O'Reilly Series season and found another top-10 finish at Iowa. NASCAR taking Gray's No. 54 car to the R&D Center doesn't automatically mean something is wrong; however, it does heighten the risk of a potential penalty.
Over the years, drivers and teams have received significant penalties when NASCAR takes a car to the R&D Center. There have been several occasions when they have lost
over 100 points due to an infraction. Most cars are cleared after going to the R&D Center, but exceptions exist.
Gray will likely be OK; however, NASCAR has blasted teams in the past for any wrongdoing.
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR to further inspect Taylor Gray's car after Iowa in 2026
