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NASCAR Issues Fines And Probation For Violations At Darlington Raceway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2012) – NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his actions during the May 12 race at Darlington Raceway.

Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; reckless driving on pit road during the race; involved in an altercation with another competitor after the completion of the race) of the 2012 NASCAR Rule Book. Additionally, Craig Strickler, a crew member for the No. 51 team, has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; interfering with a member of the broadcast media).

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Celebrating Monster Energy’s 10th anniversary in style, Kurt Busch drifted his No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota to his first victory under the newly formed Kyle Busch Motorsports, owned by his brother, Kyle. Kurt Busch robbed Denny Hamlin of the checkered flag by 0.062 seconds, sliding sideways through the finish in one of the most exciting final laps in NASCAR history at Richmond International Raceway. An emotional win for the Busch brother, as well at the Monster Energy family, Kurt beat a stacked field of veteran cup racers and newcomers.

PHOTO CREDIT: KBM PR

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1 10 54 Kurt Busch(i) Monster Energy Toyota
2 2 18 Denny Hamlin(i) Z-Line Designs Toyota
3 1 33 Kevin Harvick(i) Fast Fixin’ Chevrolet
4 6 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Cargill / Blackwell Angus Ford
5 12 12 Sam Hornish Jr. Wurth Dodge
6 7 2 Elliott Sadler OneMain Financial Chevrolet
7 8 36 Ryan Blaney Seal Wrap Chevrolet
8 19 43 Michael Annett Pilot / Flying J Ford
9 3 3 Austin Dillon # Advocare Chevrolet
10 5 38 Kasey Kahne(i) Great Clips Chevrolet
11 11 4 Steve Wallace LoanMax Ford
12 21 30 James Buescher(i) AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet
13 17 87 Joe Nemechek AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota
14 15 11 Brian Scott Dollar General Toyota
15 13 31 Justin Allgaier Brandt Chevrolet
16 9 22 Brad Keselowski(i) Discount Tire / SKF Dodge
17 20 44 Mike Bliss BanditChippers.com Toyota
18 14 20 Joey Logano(i) Dollar General Toyota
19 4 88 Cole Whitt # TaxSlayer Chevrolet
20 24 70 Johanna Long # Foretravel Motorcoach / Grand Springs Chevrolet

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