DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 12, 2010) – NASCAR has issued penalties to the No. 38 team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as a result of rule violations during this past weekend’s event at Darlington Raceway.
The No. 38 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20A-12.3T (unapproved left front shock absorber) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book. The infractions were discovered during post-race inspection on May 7.
Crew chief Stewart Cooper has been fined $10,000. Team owner Ralph Braun was penalized with the loss of 25 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship owner points and driver Kasey Kahne was docked 25 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship driver points.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 12, 2010) – NASCAR has issued penalties to the No. 7 and No. 55 teams that compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a result of rules violations last week at Darlington Raceway.
The No. 7 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR required specifications); and 20-18A (unapproved additional door braces) of the 2010 NASCAR rule book. The infraction was discovered during opening day inspection on May 7.
Crew chief Samuel Stanley has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Robby Gordon, both driver and owner of the No. 7 car, has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points.
The No. 55 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1; 12-4-J; and 20-10.6B (unapproved final drive gear; incorrect tooth count). The violation was discovered during post-qualifying inspection on May 7.
Crew chief Zachary McGowan has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Driver Michael McDowell and owner Randy Humphrey have been penalized with the loss of 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points, respectively.

SHOW #109 – We recap Denny’s Darlington Double Down, why Jeff Gordon has Montoya Syndrome, The NASCAR Hall of Fame opens, and all 3 series are at Dover.  Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop

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Jimmie Johnson may be second in the series standings but he’s also finished 30th or worse in two of the last three races. The latest disappointment was this past Saturday at Darlington when he finished 36th. If things improve at Dover, it should surprise no one; Johnson swept last season’s two Dover races, posting a perfect Driver Rating of 150 in the spring race.

Johnson at Dover: 5 wins, 7 top 5’s, 11 top 10’s
Hamlin at Dover: 0 wins, 1 top 5, 2 top 10’s

What’s wrong with Tony Stewart?
Tony Stewart is trolling at 18th in the standings. He’s that low because of a current stretch of six consecutive races of finishing outside the top 15.

Stewart has a Dover season sweep to his credit, as well. It happened 10 years ago.

Stewart at Dover: 2 wins, 10 top 5’s, 14 top 10s

Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart finished 1-2 in this race last year.

See the images from the NASCAR Hall of Fame Opening Day, Charlotte North Carolina, May 11th, 2009

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Hamlin’s Hopes Turning Into A Certainty

Several weeks ago, several days before undergoing serious knee surgery, Denny Hamlin was talking optimistically but cautiously about the remainder of the season. His stance seemed hopeful in regards to merely making the Chase. He was looking ahead to being healthy and, if he indeed qualified for NASCAR’s “playoffs,” making a late-season charge for the championship.

So…Hamlin goes out and wins at Martinsville before the surgery … then win twice more post-surgery, at Texas and, this past Saturday, at Darlington. He’s sixth in points and tied with Jimmie Johnson for the most victories this season.

Which begs the question: How well will Hamlin do when he’s fully recovered?