NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway last weekend. Sheldon Creed's No. 00 car for Haas Factory Team has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Iowa, the sport announced. Creed finished in fifth place on Saturday afternoon.
The Haas Factory Team driver has been strong during the 2026 O'Reilly Series season and found another top-5 finish at Iowa. NASCAR taking Creed's No. 00 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.
Creed 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 Sheldon Creed's car after Iowa in 2026
