No. 88 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized For Rule Violation At O’Reilly Raceway Park

204726 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2010) – NASCAR handed down penalties Tuesday to the No. 88 team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for a rule violation committed last week at O’Reilly Raceway Park.

The penalties come as a result of the team violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.3T (unapproved left front shock absorber) of the 2010 NASCAR Rule Book. The violation was discovered in post-race inspection on July 24.

Crew chief Tony Eury Sr. has been fined $10,000, while owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and driver Aric Almirola have been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner and 25 championship driver points, respectively.

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No. 88 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized For Rule Violation At O’Reilly Raceway Park No. 88 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized For Rule Violation At O’Reilly Raceway Park Reviewed by Admin on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Rating: 5