The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel has heard the appeal
of the No. 57 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry, driven by Norm Benning.
The penalties concern Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock
car racing; Section 12-4J: (any determination by NASCAR Officials that race
equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in
Section 20B of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to
the Event); Section 20B-2.3A: (any weight added to the truck must be bolted
inside the body shell in an approved weight container and in a position
acceptable to NASCAR Officials: Improperly attached weight to the truck bed
cover) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book.
The penalties stemmed from a failed opening-day inspection in the
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Talladega Superspeedway on Thursday,
Oct. 4, and consisted of a $5,000 fine and NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for crew
chief Ted Walters; a penalty that was appealed by the team.
After hearing the testimony and carefully reviewing the facts, the
National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel – consisting of Cathy Rice, Buddy
Parrott and Humpy Wheeler -- ruled unanimously to uphold the original penalties
assessed by NASCAR, effective immediately. The Appellant has the right under
Section 15 of the rule book to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car
Racing Chief Appellate Officer.
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