Feb 23, 2011
Wednesday
No. 15 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Team Penalized For Rule Violations At Daytona International Speedway
Press Release
February 23, 2011 – 5:13 pm | Print
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The No. 15 truck driven by Michael Waltrip was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-3.1.2E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book.
As a result, crew chief Doug Howe has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Owner Billy Ballew has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner points.
- NASCAR, Press Release
Article Tags: 20B-3.1.2E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection), Daytona, Daytona Beach (FL), Daytona International Speedway, DIS, Doug Howe, Michael Waltrip, Michael Waltrip Racing, MWR, NASCAR, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NCWTS, NextEra Energy Resources 250, No. 15 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Tundra, Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing)
These penalties were expected and are not excessive. Nascar did not penalize Mikey nor did they take away the win, which is the important thing. The emotionally uplifting win which came ten years to the day after his last win at Daytona that saw the death of his dear friend and mentor Dale Earnhardt, Sr. What is important here is that much of the raw grief that fans and obviously Nascar people still felt at the beginning of Speed Weeks has now miraculously begun to heal, and it began with Michael Waltrip’s win and with the showing of a program called “The Day.” If you haven’t seen it, please try to do so. It will go a long way to heal.