Bristol Penalties Announced:

NASCAR announced today that fines have been issued to two Busch Series teams, as a result of rule violations this past weekend at Bristol. Stewart Cooper, crew chief for the #27 Ford driven by David Green, has been fined $2,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.1A(8) (unapproved jacking bolts, hollow bolts) of the NASCAR rule book. The violation was discovered during pre-qualifying inspection. Ronnie Griffin, crew chief for the #23 Chevrolet driven by Chris Wimmer, has been fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A; 12-4-Q and 20A-12.1A(8). The violation was discovered during pre-qualifying inspection.(NASCAR PR)(3-28-2006)