Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesMartin Truex, Jr. looked to have a strong car in the Crown Royal Presents the Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 leading 12 laps in the race. However, two late race penalties, one pit crew induced, one driver induced ruined Truex's chances at obtaining a much needed good finish.
Penalty Report - Richmond:
Car#, Lap, Infraction, Flag, Penalty, Lap Assessed
#46 J.J. Yeley, Pre-Race to the rear, Tail of Field, Engine
#22 Kurt Busch, 237, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 244
#22 Kurt Busch, 237, Speed-Entering pits, Y, Tail of Field, 244
#09 Landon Cassill, 279, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 284
#2 Brad Keselowski 293, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Garage
#17 Matt Kenseth, 301, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 304
#27 Paul Menard, 301, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#5 Mark Martin, 301, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#00 David Reutimann, 301, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#34 David Gilliland, 301, Pitting before pit road is open, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#00 David Reutimann, 309, Too many crewmember(s) in contact with pit service area, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#27 Paul Menard, 309, Speed-Entering pits, Y, Tail of Field, 314
#56 Martin Truex, Jr., 371, Lug nut(s) not installed, G, Must Come in, 375
#56 Martin Truex, Jr., 375, Speed-Exiting pits, G, Pass Thru, 379
Thank you to NASCAR Statistics and Jayski.com for the information.