just before TNT’s race coverage of the Nextel Cup race at Richmond, it was mentioned by Bill Webber, that #8-Marin Truex Jr. would be fined and docked 25 points for his one-fingered salute to Mike Wallace after the two tangled Friday night in the Busch Series race.(9-11-2005)
UPDATE: NASCAR announced today that Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #8 Chevrolet, has been penalized, fined and placed on probation after a rule violation during the NASCAR Busch Series race last Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. Truex was penalized 25 NASCAR Busch Series driver championship points and fined $10,000 for an inappropriate gesture, violating Section 12-4-A of the 2005 NASCAR Busch Series rule book (actions detrimental to stock car racing). He has also been placed on probation until December 31, 2005. In addition, Truexs car owner, Teresa Earnhardt, was penalized 25 NASCAR Busch Series championship owner points also for violating 12-4-A. The deductions reduce both Truexs driver point total and Earnhardts owner point total from 3,956 to 3,931.(NASCAR)(9-13-2005)
