XI Racing states that while it disagrees with the penalty, "it is in our best interests ... to fully devote our personnel and resources this week toward the championship."

All three teams penalized by NASCAR on Tuesday for a violation of the member code of conduct during Sunday’s race at Martinsville plan to file an appeal, according to various reports. Richard Childress Racing and 23XI Racing announced their intent to appeal in tweets shortly after the news of NASCAR’s penalty dropped.

Trackhouse Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and 23XI Racing have all been handed major penalties for manipulating the outcome of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series eve