NASCAR announced that penalties have been issued to a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, owner and crew chief resulting from a rule violation during post-race inspection at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Aug. 5. Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Chevrolet, was fined 25 NASCAR Craftsman Truck driver points for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q, any determination by NASCAR officials that the truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used the event do not conform to NASCAR rules an unapproved right front spring. Rhonda Thorson, the #88 trucks owner, was fined 25 NASCAR Craftsman Truck owner points under the above sections of the Rule Book. Crew chief Vance Haefele, crew chief for the #88 truck, was fined $5,000 for violating the above sections of the Rule Book.(NASCAR PR)(8-9-2005)
