Busch was slapped with a $50,000 fine for his role in a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman’s crew at Darlington.
OPINION: Why NASCAR’s Penalties On Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman Crew Members Are Surprising
NASCAR has delivered its unique brand of justice again, this time dishing out fines and probation for those involved in a postrace altercation at Darlington Raceway last weekend.
To be honest, though, I didn’t see these penalties coming.
Read Article >NASCAR Fines Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman Crew Members For Darlington Incident
Kurt Busch’s wallet is considerably lighter after NASCAR hit the driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet with a $50,000 fine and probation until July 25 for reckless driving on pit road during the closing laps of the Bojangles’ Southern 500 Sprint Cup race last Saturday night.
Craig Strickler, one of Busch’s handlers, was fined $5,000 and placed on probation through Dec. 31 for interfering with broadcast media after the race. Strickler blocked the lens of a TV camera with his hand as Busch was walking down pit road.
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