NACAR BCS (DAYTONA) - Raines Fined, Penalized For Actions...

NASCAR announced today that Tony Raines, driver of the No. 33 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined and penalized due to rule violations this past weekend at Dover International Speedway.

Raines was fined $15,000 and penalized 25 driver championship points for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing – entered the race track surface without authorization; throwing helmet at competitor’s car) of the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Rule Book.

Additionally, the driver’s infractions have resulted in team owner DeLana Harvick being penalized 25 owner championship points.

The infractions took place during the race on Sept. 22.