I guess that now that they are not in the Chase anymore they are now experimenting with new ‘car set-ups’ for next year - said with tongue in cheek.
No. 18 Team Penalized For Infraction At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
But really why not experiment with different set-ups for next year? I’d probably try and throw some unapproved parts on the car too.
The official press release is after the jump ... go for it!
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2009)– NASCAR has issued penalties to the No. 18 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a result of a rule infraction found last Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
The No. 18 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-I (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-12.8 1B (the height of the car at the left front fender did not meet the required specification; too low in post-race inspection) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.
Crew chief Steve Addington has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Driver Kyle Busch and car owner Joe Gibbs have been penalized 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points, respectively.
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