Truex out of Chase, Newman

[nyhikeit]

NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing following the review of Saturdays race at Richmond. MWRs three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (#15, #55, #56) have been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver and 50 championship owner points.NASCAR has also fined the MWR organization $300,000 and indefinitely suspended Ty Norris, MWR Executive Vice President/General Manager and spotter for the #55 car, for violating Section 12-4. The three crew chiefs  Brian Pattie (#15), Scott Miller (#55) and Chad Johnston (#56)  have all been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

[Shedster]

I was actually surprised NASCAR, did something about this. Just figured they'd use the ole' inconclusive excuse like they usually do.

[nyhikeit]

NAPA is leaving MWR at the end of the year.

[Shedster]

That should send a message to the rest of the teams....stop trying to cheat.

[nyhikeit]

MWR said that Martin was free to look around for another ride.