for the Sirius at the Glen looks like it has changed, with #41-Mears being dropped from 22nd to 32nd and all in between moving up a spot. I will correct my stats pages already done accordingly. Please not the UNOFFICIAL RESULTS at NASCAR.com still show the OLD order while most AP results show the new one and most post-race PR’s reflect the AP order. NASCAR.com has released OFFICIAL Results with the corrected final results. Why the change: Rookie #41-Casey Mears lost 10 spots Sunday after being penalized 30 seconds for going straight through the Inner Loop. Mears had unofficially finished 22nd before the penalty, which was the highest finish of any rookie. After the penalty, he ended up 32nd. AND During the last lap of the race, Mears ran out of fuel and drove through a section of the racetrack that is not allowed. He was penalized for the move and relegated to a 32nd place finish.(8-11-2003)
