NASCAR Penalizes Two Truck Series Teams
These infractions are P2 level penalties which are outlined in Section 12.5.3.2 of the 2015 NASCAR Rule Book.
The infractions violate Sections:
12-1 – Actions detrimental to stock car racing
20.14.5 – Jack Screws: Monoball(s), excessive taper, bevels, or other devices on the end(s) of the front and rear jack screws will not be permitted
20.14.5.2 – Rear Jack Screws: Rear jack screws must have a minimum 0.875 inch flat surface, perpendicular to the rear jack screw, for attachment of the rear upper coil spring mounts
As a result of these violations crew chiefs Doug Howe (No. 20) and Chad Kendrick (No. 29) have been fined $2,500 and placed on NASCAR probation through the end of the calendar year. Both teams have also been docked 10 Championship Driver and Owner Points (No. 20 – Scott Lagasse Jr. and Robert Newberry; No. 29 – Austin Theriault and Brad Keselowski).