NASCAR Announces Penalties for Lowe’s fractus:

NASCAR Busch Series driver Brad Teague, Jeffrey Smith, motor coach driver for driver Kevin Harvick, and James Caldwell, a public relations representative for Harvick, were issued varying penalties for their involvement in an altercation following the May 29 NASCAR Busch Series race at Lowes Motor Speedway, NASCAR officials announced today. Teague and Smith each were fined $2,500 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 for their involvement in the incident that occurred in pit lane following the race. Caldwell was suspended until July 21 in addition to being fined $2,500 and placed on probation until Dec. 31. All three were penalized under Section 12-4-A of the NASCAR Busch Series Rule Book (Actions detrimental to stock car racing: Involved in an altercation on pit road after the conclusion of the race.)(NASCAR PR)(6-8-2004)