Post by dalejrfan on Mar 8, 2006 21:29:00 GMT -5
Commission backs NASCAR on Hall of Fame team's Daytona penalties
The National Stock Car Racing Commission has rejected Hall of Fame Racing's appeal of NASCAR penalties from Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, The Charlotte Observer has learned.
A formal statement from the commission is expected Wednesday, sources said.
At Daytona, the No. 96 Chevrolet team founded by former NFL quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach failed post-qualifying inspection the week before the Daytona 500. An unapproved carburetor was cited by NASCAR officials.
Crew chief Phillippe Lopez was fined $25,000, driver Terry Labonte was docked 25 driver points and team managing partner Bill Saunders was penalized 25 car owner points.
Joe Gibbs Racing, which supplies the team's engines, joined the appeal, challenging the severity of the penalty and saying the Gibbs organization was responsible for any issues that arose with the carburetor.
Hall of Fame Racing is not expected to appeal further, to the National Stock Car Racing Commissioner.
The National Stock Car Racing Commission has rejected Hall of Fame Racing's appeal of NASCAR penalties from Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, The Charlotte Observer has learned.
A formal statement from the commission is expected Wednesday, sources said.
At Daytona, the No. 96 Chevrolet team founded by former NFL quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach failed post-qualifying inspection the week before the Daytona 500. An unapproved carburetor was cited by NASCAR officials.
Crew chief Phillippe Lopez was fined $25,000, driver Terry Labonte was docked 25 driver points and team managing partner Bill Saunders was penalized 25 car owner points.
Joe Gibbs Racing, which supplies the team's engines, joined the appeal, challenging the severity of the penalty and saying the Gibbs organization was responsible for any issues that arose with the carburetor.
Hall of Fame Racing is not expected to appeal further, to the National Stock Car Racing Commissioner.