NASCAR insider reveals timeline for JR Motorsports appeal of Sam Mayer Talladega disqualification

The JR Motorsports appeal of Sam Mayer’s disqualification from this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series Round of 12 race at Talladega will be heard Wednesday, according to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports.

NASCAR disqualified Mayer from the race after his No. 1 Chevrolet failed the post-race height requirement, measuring too low in the rear. Mayer, who crossed the start-finish line 16th on the final lap, officially came out with a P38 finish.

That’s detrimental at this time of the year, with the postseason field soon shrinking from 12 to eight. Mayer dropped seven spots in the points standings after the disqualification. He is now 13 points below the cutline heading into this Saturday’s Round of 12 finale at the Charlotte Roval.

Mayer, who finished third in the points standings last season, hasn’t been nearly as consistent in 2024. He has just one top 10 finish dating back to Indianapolis in July, a ninth-place finish in the regular season finale at Bristol last month. That nine-race stretch includes four finishes of 36th or worse. Mayer has wins this season at Texas and Iowa.

Sam Mayer nearing end of final season with JR Motorsports

The 21-year-old is on the move after this season concludes, having signed with Haas Factory Team to pilot the No. 41 Ford in 2025.

“It’s really important to continue development for me as a racecar driver. And Haas Factory is providing that for me on and off the racetrack,” Mayer said in August. “I think that they’re going to do a really good job of setting the table for me to go out. And perform and dominate.”

Until then, Mayer will look to rebound at the Roval as he attempts to keep his championship hopes alive. Chandler Smith (+64), Austin Hill (+37), Cole Custer (+37), Sheldon Creed (+32) Jesse Love (+22), Riley Herbst (+20) and AJ Allmendinger (+7) are the seven drivers currently above the cutline. Sammy Smith is through to the Round of 8 courtesy of his victory at Talladega.