No. 26 Nationwide crew chief fined for violations

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Wednesday that Wesley Gonder, crew chief of the No. 26 team that competes in the Nationwide Series, has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2010 as a result of rule violations during this past weekend's event at Atlanta.

The No. 26 car 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 20A-5.10.1B(3) (carburetor venturies exceeded the specified size) of the 2010 Nationwide Series Rule Book.

The infractions were discovered during opening day inspection on Sept. 3.