Crew chief fined for Las Vegas infraction: NASCAR announced today that Larry J. Pryor, crew chief of the #29 Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been fined $5,000 for an infraction this past weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Pryor was found in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4-Q (truck, truck parts and/or equipment used in the event not conforming to NASCAR rules) and 20B-5.9D (4) (unapproved modifications to the plenum area of the truck's engine intake manifold). The violation was found during opening day inspection last Friday.(NASCAR PR)(9-25-2007)
Beam, Kvapil & Roush penalized by NASCAR: NASCAR announced today that Mike Beam, crew chief for the #6 Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been fined $10,000 for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4Q (track parts, components or equipment that doesn't conform to NASCAR Rules) and 20B-12.8.1A (minimum roof height). Driver Travis Kvapil has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship driver points and truck owner Jack Roush has been penalized 25 championship owner points due to their crew chief's infraction. The infraction occurred during post-race inspection at Kentucky Speedway on July 14.(NASCAR PR)(7-17-2007)
Truck Series Driver Aaron Fike placed on indefinite suspension by NASCAR: Aaron Fike, driver of the #1 Toyota in the Craftsman Truck Series, has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2007 NASCAR Rule Book. The violation occurred July 7. Cassandra Davidson, a crew member for the #1 team, has also been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR as a result of this same violation.(NASCAR PR)(7-11-2007)
Truck Series Driver Arrested - Drugs Involved UPDATE 2: Fike released from jail: Mason [Ohio] Police said NASCAR driver, Aaron Fike, was arrested at Kings Island this weekend. It happened in the parking lot Saturday afternoon. According to police , Fike struck a Kings Island security officer with the side mirror of his car as he drove away. When Mason police arrived on the scene, they found heroin inside his SUV as well as syringes and spoons with residue. Fike was not alone. He had a woman with him, by the name of Cassandra Davidson. Both were arrested on drug possession charges and taken to the Warren County Jail. Fike, 24, is a driver of the #1 Toyota Tundra Craftsman Truck Series. He's currently ranked eighth in the series.(WCPO.com) AND Fike, who drives the #1 Red Horse Racing Toyota and is eighth in the series standings, could be suspended from competition, pending a NASCAR investigation. "Once we know all the facts, we will make a decision on his participation in NASCAR going forward," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said July 8. Fike and Davidson were being held with no bond and had an initial court appearance scheduled for July 10. The police sent the substances found inside the vehicle to a lab for testing. "We were made aware of this incident this afternoon," said Red Horse Racing's general manager and owner, Tom DeLoach, in a statement July 8. "We are working with NASCAR to obtain further information on the incident and will release more information as the facts become available to us."(SceneDaily.com)(7-8-2007) UPDATE: Green to drive at Memphis: Red Horse Racing announced that David Green will be behind the wheel of the #1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota for the Built Ford Tough 225 presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers on Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway. Red Horse Racing's decision to have Green pilot the #1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota this weekend comes following the arrest of Aaron Fike. "We are still investigating to get first hand information on what happened with Aaron," said General Manager and Team Owner, Tom DeLoach. "We don't expect to have any definitive answers on the events leading up to Aaron's arrest until later this week." Green has ran in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series four times [1995-1997 with a best finish of 8th at Nazareth in 1997].(Red Horse Racing PR)(7-9-2007) UPDATE 2: A judge released both of them [Fike & finace, Cassandra Davidson] on their own recognizance. Fike will return to court on July 19 for a preliminary hearing.(WCPO-ABC TV)(7-10-2007)
NASCAR suspends Musgrave one race: UPDATE: More from NASCAR PR: NASCAR announced today that Ted Musgrave, driver of the #9 Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been suspended from competition until July 3, penalized 50 championship driver points, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 for a rule violation he committed during the race at the Milwaukee Mile on June 22. Musgrave was found to be in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing; hitting another competitor's truck during a caution period) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book. In addition, Bob Germain, owner of the #9, has been penalized 50 championship truck owner points. The next race on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule is at Memphis Motorsports Park on Saturday.(NASCAR PR)(6-27-2007) UPDATE: Musgrave showed disregard for safety: NASCAR officials say that Ted Musgrave showed "total disregard for the safety of another competitor" when he hit Kelly Bires during the Craftsman Truck Series race last weekend, which played a role in the sanctioning body's decision to suspend the former series champion from competition this weekend. Musgrave was involved in an on-track incident with Bires and then hit Bires again in an action NASCAR officials deemed to be intentional. Brad Keselowski will drive Musgrave's No. 9 Germain Racing Toyota this weekend at Memphis Motorsports Park. Asked if the fact that Musgrave hit the driver-side door played a role, NASCAR Managing Director of Communications Ramsey Poston said that this was simply a safety issue. "I think it was a total disregard for the safety of another competitor," he said. "Musgrave used his vehicle as a weapon in hitting that car and the driver into the wall," Poston said. "... So that warranted a severe punishment." The incident also happened on the track, closer to the fans and possibly creating another safety issue there, another factor the sanctioning body considered. "I think all that was looked at," Poston said Friday morning at New Hampshire International Speedway. "That, in part, is how the penalty was determined."(Scene Daily.com)(6-29-2007)
NASCAR fines crew chief for violations at Texas: NASCAR announced today that Kevin Starland, crew chief of the #14 Ford driven by Rick Crawford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been fined due to rule violations this past week at Texas Motor Speedway. Starland was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and12-4-W (using added weight in less than five pound blocks and improperly attached) of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The infraction was discovered during pre-qualifying inspection on June 7.(NASCAR Media)(6-13-2007)
NASCAR suspends Tyler Walker indefinitely: UPDATE: Bill Davis Racing statement: Tyler Walker, a driver in the Craftsman Truck Series, has been suspended from competition indefinitely by NASCAR, for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. On May 18, Walker was found to have violated Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-E (failure to comply with the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) of the series rule book.(NASCAR Media)(5-29-2007) UPDATE: Bill Davis Racing has released the following statement in regards to the indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition for Tyler Walker. "We agree with the vigilance that NASCAR is taking in this instance," said Bill Davis. "We also have a zero tolerance substance abuse policy at Bill Davis Racing and will take the appropriate action concerning Tyler's future status with our company."(Bill Davis Racing PR)(5-29-2007)
Crew Chief fined, suspended for Lowe's infraction: NASCAR announced today that Lance Hooper, crew chief of the #13 Chevy, has been fined $1,000, suspended from NASCAR until June 6, 2007, and from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He also was placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007. Hooper was found to be in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-C (Any member who signs the NASCAR release sheet for anyone else). The incident occurred during opening day inspection for the May 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck event at Lowe's Motor Speedway.(NASCAR Media)(5-22-2007)
Crew Chief fined, suspended for Lowe's infraction: NASCAR announced today that Lance Hooper, crew chief of the #13 Chevy, has been fined $1,000, suspended from NASCAR until June 6, 2007, and from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He also was placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007. Hooper was found to be in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-C (Any member who signs the NASCAR release sheet for anyone else). The incident occurred during opening day inspection for the May 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck event at Lowe's Motor Speedway.(NASCAR Media)(5-22-2007)
#23 team penalized after test session infraction: UPDATE: BDR Statement: NASCAR announced today that the #23 Toyota team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has been penalized for rule violations committed last week during a test session at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Three penalties have been assessed to the #23 Toyota team for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-J (permitting a non-NASCAR licensed driver to drive the #23 truck) of the 2007 NASCAR Rule Book. Crew chief Trip Bruce has been fined $10,000 and suspended from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship events until May 30, 2007. Driver Johnny Benson has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver points. Truck owner Gail Davis has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship owner points.(NASCAR PR)(5-15-2007)
NASCAR penalizes two crew chiefs, suspends crew member: NASCAR has announced that one Craftsman Truck Series crew member has been fined and suspended and two crew chiefs penalized due to rule violations leading up to and during the Feb. 16 event at Daytona International Speedway. Richard Riley, crew member of the #88 Chevy, has been fined $5,000 and suspended for the next six Craftsman Truck Series events through May 30. Riley also has been placed on probation until Dec. 31. Riley was penalized for violating Sections 12-4-A, actions detrimental to stock car racing, for verbal abuse to a NASCAR official; and Section 12-4-D, a crew member who threatens to do bodily harm to a NASCAR official, of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The violations occurred during the race itself. Matt Puccia, crew chief of the #50 Ford, was fined $500 for violating Section 12-4-A, actions detrimental to stock car racing; and Section 20B-16.1D, alteration of the fuel cell check valve assembly, of the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The violation occurred during opening day inspection. Vance Haefele, crew chief of the #88 Chevy, was fined $500 for violating Section 12-4-A, actions detrimental to stock car racing; Section 12-4-Q, determination by NASCAR officials that the truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event do not conform to NASCAR Rules; and Section 20B-20B-2.3, added weight must be in an approved weight container (fuel cell top rack), of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The violation occurred during opening day inspection.(NASCAR PR)(2-23-2007)
