Dean Thompson
(Photo: Ed Zurga/ARCA Racing)

Penalty statement: Venturini Motorsports No. 55 team

Based on post-race technical inspection at the Tide 150 ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas Speedway on May 4, the Venturini Motorsports No. 55 team has been penalized for violation of 2024 ARCA Rulebook Section 20C-12.8.1C, which references rear spoiler and deck lid heights.

Crew chief Kevin Reed Jr. has been fined $1,500 and placed on probation for the remainder of the 2024 season, and driver Dean Thompson and team owner Billy Venturini have been penalized with the loss of 6 championship points (ARCA Menards Series, General Tire Superspeedway Challenge), in addition to applicable special awards points.