NASCAR slaps Montoya’s wrist

Juan Pablo Montoya has been fined $10,000 and placed on probation after making an inappropriate gesture to another driver, NASCAR said on Wednesday. Montoya's gesture was seen on live television during a practice session for the NASCAR Busch series last Thursday at Phoenix International Raceway. The 31-year-old Colombian former Formula One driver, who is in his first full season of NASCAR competition, would remain on probation until December 31, NASCAR officials said.