Joe E. Slonkosky, crew chief for the #31 Dodge driven by Tim Schendel in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been fined $500 by NASCAR for a rule infraction that occurred this past weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Slonkosky was found in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q (truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The violation the #31 had two hollow axles was found during the events pre-race inspection process last Friday (Aug. 6).(NASCAR PR)(8-12-2004)
