Two
NASCAR Nationwide Series Teams Penalized Following Post-Race Incidents At
Richmond International Raceway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(April 30, 2013) – Penalties have
been levied to two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams as a result of their
involvement in separate post-race incidents following last Friday’s race at
Richmond International Raceway.
Thomas Costello and
Michael Scearce, both crew members for the No. 2 team, have each been fined
$15,000 and suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next four NASCAR
Nationwide Series Championship events. They have also been placed on NASCAR
probation until Dec. 31. Both Costello and Scearce were found to be in violation
of Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing. Involved in an
altercation with another competitor after the race had concluded).
Drivers Nelson Piquet
Jr. (No. 30 car) and Brian Scott (No. 2 car) have been placed on NASCAR
probation until June 26 for violating Section 12-1 and their involvement in an
on-track altercation with their two cars after the race had
concluded.
Crew chiefs Chris
Carrier (No. 30 car) and Phil Gould (No. 2 car) have likewise been placed on
NASCAR probation until June 26 as a result of the on-track incident between
their two drivers.
