No. 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team Penalized For Rule Infractions At Michigan International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2012) – NASCAR
announced today penalties and fines to the No. 18 team that competes in
the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions at
Michigan International Speedway.
The
No. 18 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions
detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR
officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to
NASCAR rules); and 20-2.3A (improperly attached weight) of the 2012
NASCAR rule book. The infraction occurred during practice on Aug. 18.
As
a result of the violation, crew chief Dave Rogers has been fined
$25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Oct. 3. In addition, car
chief Wesley Sherrill has been placed on NASCAR probation until Oct. 3.
No. 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team Penalized For Rule Infractions At Michigan International Speedway
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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