NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - BUSCH PENALIZED

Kurt Busch Penalized Due to Rule Infraction at Dover International Speedway

NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has been penalized 100 championship driver points, fined $100,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007 for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing – reckless driving; endangering a crew member on pit road) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book.

Car owner Roger Penske has also been penalized with the loss of 100 championship owner points due to his driver’s infraction.

The violation occurred on pit road during the race at Dover International Speedway on June 4.