NASCAR may fine Team Yellow, the #19 Yellow Freight Chvy of Mike Skinner, for drilling holes in the chassis of its cars. The holes were exposed when driver Mike Skinner crashed during opening day practice at Texas on Thursday. NASCAR officials then checked the backup car and also found the unacceptable body changes(Times-Dispatch)(3-28-1999) – UPDATE: NASCAR has fined #19 Team Yellow crew chief C.R. Miller $1,000 for rules violations prior to last Saturday’s BGN race at Texas. Miller, the crew chief for David Ridling’s Yellow Freight Chevrolet driven by Mike Skinner, was penalized under Section 12 Rule 4 Article Q in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Rule Book: ?????&parts and/or equipment used in the event do not conform to NASCAR rules,???? and a violation of Section 20A Rule 11.2: ?????Holes drilled in frames, frame supports, and cross members with the intent of making the metal lighter are not permitted(NOL)(3-31-1999)
