Kenseth's Busch Series crew chief fined $5,000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Wednesday that Chad Norris, crew chief of the No. 17 Ford driven by Matt Kenseth in the Busch Series, has been penalized due to rules violations at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Norris was fined $5,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used that do not conform to NASCAR rules: 20A -- 12.1A(7): unapproved front jacking bolt, excessive taper) of the 2006 Busch Series Rule Book.

The infraction was discovered during post-race inspection March 18.