UPDATE 2: The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a safety penalty issued on May 18 and June 6, 2023 to crew chiefs Bradley Means, Joseph Lax and Andrew Abbott; owners Randall Young, Tyler Young and Rebecca Young; and drivers Chris Hacker, Spencer Boyd and Nick Leitz in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
The penalty concerns the following sections of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book: Section 10.5.1 and 14.2.3.3.B.C Driver’s Window Net. The penalties issued were the loss of 25 championship points to each driver and owner and a $5,000 fine to each crew chief.
Upon hearing the testimony, the decisions of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel are:
- That the Appellant violated the Rule(s) set forth in the Penalty Notice.
- That the Panel affirms and upholds the original Penalty assessed by NASCAR.
In reaching the above decision, the panel provided the following explanation: “NASCAR showed the window net labels were visually and significantly different from the OEM new labels.”
The Appeals Panel members for this hearing:
- Mr. Dixon Johnston
- Mr. Tom Deloach
- Mr. David Hall
The Appellant has the right to appeal the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer in accordance with the NASCAR Rule Book.
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UPDATE 1 – 5-30-2023: The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a safety penalty issued on May 18, 2023 to crew chiefs Timothy Sliva and Daniel Killius and owners Timothy Viens and William Shea in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
The penalty concerns the following sections of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book: Section 14.2.3.3.1.B.C Driver’s Window Net. The penalties issued were the loss of 25 championship owner points and a $5,000 fine to the crew chief.
Upon hearing the testimony, the decisions of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel are:
1. That the Appellant violated the Rule(s) set forth in the Penalty Notice.
2. That the Panel affirms and upholds the original Penalty assessed by NASCAR.
In reaching the above decision, the panel provided the following explanation: “Whether the race team knew or did not know the window nets were illegal, according to the NASCAR rule book, each race team is responsible for ensuring that their equipment is both legal and safe.”
The Appeals Panel members for this hearing:
• Mr. Dale Pinilis
• Ms. Shawna Robinson
• Mr. Kevin Whitaker
The Appellant has the right to appeal the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer in accordance with the NASCAR Rule Book.
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5/6/2023 Kansas
No. 12-Spencer Boyd
Safety Sections 14.2.3.3.1 B&C: Driver’s Window Net
Crew chief (Bradley Means) has been fined $5,000. Team and driver have been assessed with the loss of 25 points.
5/6/2023 Kansas
No. 20-Nick Leitz
Safety Sections 14.2.3.3.1 B&C: Driver’s Window Net
Crew chief (Joseph Lax) has been fined $5,000. Team and driver have been assessed with the loss of 25 points.
5/12/2023 Darlington
No. 47-Dawson Cram
Safety Sections 14.2.3.3.1 B&C: Driver’s Window Net
Crew chief (Daniel Killius) has been fined $5,000. Team has been assessed with the loss of 25 points.
5/12/2023 Darlington
No. 46-Brennan Poole Safety Sections 14.2.3.3.1 B&C: Driver’s Window Net
Crew chief (Timothy Sliva) has been fined $5,000. Team has been assessed with the loss of 25 points.