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August 20, 2008
JGR given stiff penalties in Nationwide Series infractions
When it was heard about the possibly trying to cheat the dyno testing after the Michigan Nationwide race, everyone thought NASCAR would come down hard for the blatant cheating and they were right.
Seven members of the #18 and #20 JGR teams were indefinitely suspended, additionally, both crew chiefs were fined $50,000 and all crew members for both teams were put on probation. Joey Logano and Tony Stewart were each docked 150 driver points and Joe Gibbs lost 150 owner points for each car.
I knew NASCAR was upset when they used the word blatant after finding out about what happened, so I figured the penalties would be steep and they were. Why the teams did this is unknown, unless they weren't complying with Toyota engine rules that were handed down.
It will definitely be interesting to see how the cars do at Bristol this week without key members of the teams.
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August 20, 2008 in NASCAR, NASCAR Nationwide Series | Permalink
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Anybody with a functioning brain cell had to know this would be big. It is.
JGR will be in serious scramble mode to cover all those who'll be MIA. JGR won't be able to sneeze incorrectly for a very long time in NASCAR.
Posted by: Barb G | Aug 20, 2008 12:40:38 PM
Why does Nascar ok a motor the start of the year and the middle change their mind I think it is unfair where are the restrictions for the other cars Nascar is losing more and more fans
Posted by: dave | Aug 20, 2008 12:50:39 PM
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