Tuesday, August 05, 2014

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.

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