DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2012) – NASCAR announced today penalties to three teams that compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions at Phoenix International Raceway.
Jeff Gordon was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) — altercation with another competitor on the race track during the race and has been fined $100,000, docked 25 championship driver points and put on probation until Dec. 31.
Rick Hendrick, owner of the No. 24 car, also has also been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner points.
Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 24 car, was found to be in violation of Section 9-4A (at all events, crew chief assumes responsibility of his driver, car owner and team members) and has been placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Brian Pattie, crew chief of the No. 15 car, violated Sections 12-1 and 9-4A and has been fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 car, has been fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 for violating Sections 12-1 and 20-6.7A (cars and drivers will not be permitted to carry onboard computers, automated electronic recording devices, electronically actuated devices, power distribution modules, power conditioners, micro-processors, recording devices, electronic digital memory chips, traction control devices, digital readout gauges and the like, even if inoperable or incomplete). Keselowski had a cell phone in his race car.
All of these violations occurred during Sunday’s event at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Statement From Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition
NA$CAR fine thyself. (stupid calls on no cautions) Where is the fine for Bowyer who threatened to kill Jeff Gordon, then ran 200 yards and jumped on his hauler to accomplish the task?