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The NASCAR sheriffs in Daytona had a busy Tuesday announcing penalties against the Tony Stewart's Sprint Cup team and two Nationwide Series teams.
Inspectors found an unapproved open vent hose inside Stewart's car after his qualifying run at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Although his time was disallowed, and he started 42nd Stewart went on to win the race.
The penalties were levied against crew chief Steve Addington who was fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Car chief Jeff Meendering was been placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Driver Tony Stewart and owner Margaret Haas have been penalized with the loss of six championship driver and six championship owner points, respectively.
Greg Zipadelli, the competition director of Stewart Haas Racing, issued the following statement in reaction to the penalties. “While we respect and accept NASCAR's decision, we want to be clear that there was no malicious intent. In a rush to replace a cracked rear windshield that happened during tech inspection prior to qualifying, we jostled a cooling hose that was behind the seat. We understand NASCAR's position and will abide by its decision.”
Coincidentally; Austin Dillon's Nationwide Series car had the same infraction as Stewart's but, since his crew chief was already on probation the penalties were more severe.
Crew chief Danny Stockman has been fined $10,000 and due to the violation of his probation, has been suspended from NASCAR until July 25. Car chief Robert Strmiska has also been suspended from NASCAR competition until July 25 due to the violation of his probation. This past May 1, both Stockman and Strmiska were placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, for rules violations committed at Richmond International Raceway.
Driver Austin Dillon and owner Morgan Shepherd have been penalized with the loss of six championship driver and six championship owner points, respectively. Dillon is now eight points behind series points leader Elliott Sadler in second place.
Lastly the No. 18 car failed to meet minimum front car heights discovered during post-race inspection July 6.
Crew chief Adam Stevens has been fined $10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Car chief Christopher Landis has been placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Owner Joe Gibbs has been penalized with the loss of six championship owner points.
Since Joey Logano was not racing for points in the Nationwide Series no penalty was imposed on him.
Inspectors found an unapproved open vent hose inside Stewart's car after his qualifying run at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Although his time was disallowed, and he started 42nd Stewart went on to win the race.
The penalties were levied against crew chief Steve Addington who was fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Car chief Jeff Meendering was been placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Driver Tony Stewart and owner Margaret Haas have been penalized with the loss of six championship driver and six championship owner points, respectively.
Greg Zipadelli, the competition director of Stewart Haas Racing, issued the following statement in reaction to the penalties. “While we respect and accept NASCAR's decision, we want to be clear that there was no malicious intent. In a rush to replace a cracked rear windshield that happened during tech inspection prior to qualifying, we jostled a cooling hose that was behind the seat. We understand NASCAR's position and will abide by its decision.”
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Coincidentally; Austin Dillon's Nationwide Series car had the same infraction as Stewart's but, since his crew chief was already on probation the penalties were more severe.
Crew chief Danny Stockman has been fined $10,000 and due to the violation of his probation, has been suspended from NASCAR until July 25. Car chief Robert Strmiska has also been suspended from NASCAR competition until July 25 due to the violation of his probation. This past May 1, both Stockman and Strmiska were placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, for rules violations committed at Richmond International Raceway.
Driver Austin Dillon and owner Morgan Shepherd have been penalized with the loss of six championship driver and six championship owner points, respectively. Dillon is now eight points behind series points leader Elliott Sadler in second place.
Lastly the No. 18 car failed to meet minimum front car heights discovered during post-race inspection July 6.
Crew chief Adam Stevens has been fined $10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Car chief Christopher Landis has been placed on NASCAR probation until Aug. 22. Owner Joe Gibbs has been penalized with the loss of six championship owner points.
Since Joey Logano was not racing for points in the Nationwide Series no penalty was imposed on him.