Peters, Benning Truck Teams Docked For Pocono Violations

The No. 17 team that that fields trucks for driver Timothy Peters in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has been penalized for a rules violation discovered during opening day inspection July 31 at Pocono Raceway.

The infraction is a P3 level penalty and violates sections:

12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing;

20B-5.10.1(6): Throttle Shafts: The combined thickness of the throttle shaft and the throttle plates (butterflies) must not be less than 0.197 inch.

As a result of this violation, crew chief Paul Richmond has been fined $7,500 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

The No. 6 team and driver Norm Benning have also been penalized for a rules violation that took place during Saturday’s race. The infraction is a P1 level penalty and violates sections:

12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing;

9-15J: Only two NASCAR-approved ½ inch drive air wrenches, with a single socket and with a hex design capable of removing or attaching one lug nut at a time, must be used to change tires/wheels during any pit stops: Improper use of a battery powered impact wrench.

The team will be penalized with loss of track time during the opening practice at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 15.