Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief Fined


NASCAR announced on Tuesday that it had penalized the crew chief of Kyle Busch's No. 18 Sprint Cup Series team, Dave Rogers, as a result of a rules infraction during a practice session in Michigan.

The No. 18 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-2.3A (improperly attached weight) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book. The infraction occurred during practice on Aug. 18.

Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota was found to have improperly attached weight and race equipment that does not conform to NASCAR rules during a practice session on Aug. 18.

Rogers was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Oct. 3. Car Chief Wesley Sherrill was also placed on probation until Oct. 3.

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