Fox Sports Net’s Totally NASCAR reports that the NASCAR Commission will hold an Appeal Hearing at Bristol, TN for Jimmy Spencer on Wednesday, August 20th at 8:00am/et. Spencer will attend and was told to bring his Truck [for the Truck Series race] just in case. Ted Musgrave will drive the #7 Sirius Dodge in the Cup race if Spencer is not allowed to run the Cup race.(8-19-2003) THE RULING: On Aug. 20, 2003, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Jimmy Spencer.. The appeal pertained to a penalty issued by NASCAR following an incident in the garage at the conclusion of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 17, 2003. The penalty assessed by NASCAR was: – A $25,000 fine; – Suspension from NASCAR until Aug. 26, 2003; – Probation until Dec. 31, 2003. In deciding the appeal, the Commission considered a number of factors. Jimmy Spencer made a compelling argument, expressing remorse and acknowledging that his actions were wrong. The Commission notes that NASCAR had previously forewarned Mr. Spencer and put him on notice regarding his behavior with respect to the other driver involved in the incident. Furthermore the Commission notes that, irrespective of alleged provocation or the exact magnitude of the physical contact, an inappropriate line had been crossed in this case. It is therefore the unanimous decision of the National Stock Car Racing Commission to uphold the penalty assessed by NASCAR . The Appellant has the right, under Section 15 of the NASCAR Rule Book, to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car Racing Commissioner.(NASCAR PR), So Spencer will NOT be racing at Bristol this weekend. (8-20-2003)
