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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, driver of the No. 24 car, 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 NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Rick Hendrick, owner of the No. 24 car, has also been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner points. Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 24 car, also 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 NASCAR 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 NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

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No. 43 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized
For Post-Race Infraction At Iowa Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2012) – NASCAR has penalized the No. 43 team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as a result of rule infractions discovered during post-race inspection last Saturday at Iowa Speedway.

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99 1 Pitting before pit road is open Y tail end 5
22 1 Pitting before pit road is open Y tail end 5
83 1 Pitting before pit road is open Y tail end garage
56 2 Pitting before pit road is open Y tail end 5
87 2 Pitting before pit road is open Y tail end 5
93 3 Speed-Exiting pits Y tail end 5
22 3 Speed-Exiting pits Y tail end 5
56 4 Speed-Exiting pits G pass thru 7
99 5 Disobeying a NASCAR request G pass thru 7 not in proper order at
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22 5 Disobeying a NASCAR request G pass thru 7 not in proper order at
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NASCAR announced that Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car for the Daytona 500 has failed opening day inspection on Friday. Officials announced that unapproved modifications to the C-Post on the car were discovered. The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday.

Note: The C-Post is the rear pillar on the car where the shark-fin is connected.  Pictured at thefinallap.com with the Quaker State sticker on it.