West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Announces Ten Candidates for Final 2018 Induction Vote

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AVONDALE, Ariz. (January 9, 2018) – The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame has announced the ten finalists for its Class of 2018 induction, a list that includes five first-time nominees. Continue reading

NASCAR Penalty Report – Chicagoland 2015

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Penalty Report

NASCAR Penalty Report / Chicagoland Speedway

 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

  • The No. 10 team has been penalized for an infraction that occurred during pre-qualifying inspection on Sept. 18. This is a P2 level penalty (Sections 12.1 and 20.4b and 20.4.2a of the NASCAR rule book). The right side quarter panel behind the rear wheel/tire was modified during pre-qualifying inspection.  Crew chief Daniel Knost has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31, 2015.  Car chief Pete White has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31, 2015.
  • The No. 15 team has been penalized for an infraction that occurred on opening day inspection Sept.18. This is a P4 level penalty (Section 12.1, 20. 14.c, 20.14.2.1.k, 12.5.3.4.d, 12.5.3.4.1.d & f, 12.5.3.4.2 of the NASCAR rule book). Crew chief Billy W. Scott has been fined $75,000, suspended for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship events and placed on NASCAR probation for six months following the issue of suspension. Driver Clint Bowyer has been penalized 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points. Car owner Rob Kauffman has been penalized 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Owner points.  NASCAR has requested to the Appeals Administrator of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel that the appeals process described in the rule book be expedited.

 NASCAR XFINITY Series

  • The No. 18 team has been penalized for an infraction that occurred during pre-race on Sept. 19.  This is a P2 level penalty (Sections 12.1 and 20.4b and 20.4.2a of the NASCAR rule book).  The right side vertical extension panel (side skirt) was modified after pre-race inspection. Crew chief Eric P. Phillips has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31, 2015.  Crew member John P. Egbert Jr. has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31, 2015.
  • The No. 54 car failed heights during post-race inspection on Sept. 19.  This is a P2 level penalty (Sections 12.1, 20.17.3.2.1. b & c, 20.17.3.2.2.b & c, 12.5.3.2.1.f, 12.5.3.2.2.a.b & d of the NASCAR rule book). Crew chief Christopher W. Gayle has been fined $12,500 and placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31, 2015.  Car owner J. D. Gibbs has been penalized ten series championship owner points.