NASCAR issues penalties for violations at Talladega: Penalties have been issued in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series as a result of violations during last weekend’s event at Talladega Superspeedway. Richard Wauters, crew chief of the No. 51 team, has been fined $2,500 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 as a result of rule violations discovered during pre-qualifying inspection. The No. 51 truck was found to be in violation of 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 20B-5.12.1B (only a NASCAR-approved composite air filter housing will be permitted; use of unapproved air filter housing) of the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rule Book. John Loper Jr., a crew member in the series, has been fined $2,500 and suspended from NASCAR indefinitely due to the violation of Section 12-1 and the unauthorized duplication of a NASCAR Annual Credential.(NASCAR PR)(11-4-2010)
NASCAR places Jack Smith on indefinite suspension: Jack Smith, driver of the No. 63 truck in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2010 NASCAR rule book. The violation occurred July 23.(NASCAR PR)(9-7-2010)
NASCAR suspends #5 crew member: Phillip Gibson, a crew member for the No. 5 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy. On July 11, Gibson was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2010 NASCAR Rule Book.(NASCAR PR)(7-14-2010)
