Montoya fined for gesture during practice at Phoenix

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Wednesday that Juan Montoya, driver of the No. 42 Dodge in the Busch Series, has been fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 because of an inappropriate gesture made during a practice session on April 19 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Montoya was in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the NASCAR Busch Series rule book.

• In addition, Todd Brewer, crew chief for the No. 25 Ford driven by David Gilliland in the Busch Series, has been fined $2,000 after it was found the No. 25 had unapproved, hollow jacking bolts.

Brewer was in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used that do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.1A(8) (unapproved jacking bolts, hollow bolts). The violation was found during opening day inspection April 18 at Phoenix International Raceway.