Martin’s car too low UPDATE crew chief fined:: Mark Martin’s #6 Ford failed post-race inspection, measuring about an eighth of an inch below the minimum height. The win and points will likely stand, given NASCAR’s recent history on such infractions, but the driver could face penalties. NASCAR is expected to announce sanctions, if any, early in the week.(ThatsRacin.com)(5-26-2002) UPDATE: NASCAR has announced that Ben Leslie, crew chief of the #6 Viagra Ford, received a $50,000 fine for a rule violation found during post-race inspection following Sunday’ Coca-Cola Racing Family 600 at Lowe’ Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Leslie was penalized under Section 12-4-T in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series rule book, “Any car that is found to be under the specified height requirement after the completion of the race.” The minimum height requirement is 51 inches – the No. 6 car was approximately 1/8 of an inch too low.(ThatsRacin.com)(5-28-2002) (5-27-2002)
