Sanctioning Body News - National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Statements

Daytona, August 5, 2011: On August 3, 2011, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the #23 R3 Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series team.

The penalties concerns Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing.”; Section 12-4-J: “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR Rules”; and Section 20A-5.9F: “Unapproved intake manifold.”

This stemmed from opening day inspection for a NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2011.

The penalties assessed were:

-$5,000 fine;

- Placed on NASCAR probation until August 17, 2011 for crew chief Walter T. Giles.

The Appellant acknowledged while the intake manifold was legal in the 2010 rulebook it was not per the 2011 rulebook. The Appellant contested the severity of the fine for the penalties for the error.

Upon hearing the testimony and carefully reviewing the facts, the unanimous decision of the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel was to uphold the original penalties assessed by NASCAR.

The Appellants have the right under Section 15 of the Rule Book to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer.

Dale Pinilis

Russell Hackett

Kevin Whitaker

Ed Bennett - Appellate Administrator and non-voting member

On August 3, 2011, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the #02 Corrie Stott Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series team.

The penalties concerns Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing.”; Section 12-4-J: “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR Rules”; and Section 20A-2.3A: “Improperly attached weight.”

This stemmed from a practice session for a NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2011.

The penalties assessed were:

-$10,000 fine;

- Placed on NASCAR probation until August 17, 2011 for crew chief Corrie E. Stott.

The Appellant acknowledged the weight was not properly attached to the car. The Appellant contested the severity of the fine for the penalties.

Based on the facts and circumstances in this appeal, the Panel deemed the fine amount should be reduced from $10,000 to $5,000.

Therefore, the unanimous decision of the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel was to uphold the original penalties assessed by NASCAR while amending the fine of the original penalty.

The Appellants have the right under Section 15 of the Rule Book to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer.

Dale Pinilis

Russell Hackett

Kevin Whitaker

Ed Bennett - Appellate Administrator and non-voting member