NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - Crew Chief Fined, Suspended For Lowe's Infraction

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2007) – NASCAR announced today that Lance Hooper, crew chief of the No. 13 Chevrolet, has been fined $1,000, suspended from NASCAR until June 6, 2007, and from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He also was placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007.

Hooper was found to be in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-C (Any member who signs the NASCAR release sheet for anyone else). The incident occurred during opening day inspection for the May 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck event at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.