NASCAR Press Release
Daytona
Beach,
Fla.
(April 1, 2014) — Three teams that
compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series have been penalized for rules
violations discovered during post-race inspection last Sunday (March 30) at
Martinsville Speedway.
All three teams – the
No. 31, No. 54, and No. 98 – have been assessed a P3 level penalty for violating
Section 20B-12.5 (D) (offset front hubs found in post-race inspection) of the
2014 NASCAR rule book.
As a result, each team’s crew chief – Michael Shelton
(No. 31); Jerry Baxter (No. 54); and Gene Wachtel (No. 98) – have been fined
$10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.