NASCAR announced today that Mike Hillman Jr., crew chief of the #30 Toyota, has been fined for an infraction discovered following the Aug. 9 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Additionally, driver Todd Bodine and owner Stephen Germain have been penalized 25 championship driver and owner points, respectively. Hillman was fined $2,500 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (determination that truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event do not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20B-12.8.1E (after competition, the maximum right side bed panel height exceeded the specified 39 inches) of the 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rule Book. The violation was discovered during post-race inspection.(NASCAR PR)(8-13-2008)
NOTE: As a result of the penalties, Todd Bodine drops from 4th to 6th in driver point standings; Steve Germain drops from 5th to 7th in owner point standings. Updated standings are posted on the Nashville Race Page.(8-13-2008)
