2005 Nextel Cup fines

Talladega

• Todd Berrier, crew chief of the No. 29 Chevrolet
Suspended from NASCAR competition until Oct. 19, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 because of an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

• Tony Gibson, crew chief of the No. 15 Chevrolet
Fined $10,000 for an unapproved air directional device and unapproved wheel spacers -- a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

• Tony Eury Jr., crew chief of the No. 8 Chevrolet
Fined $2,500 for unapproved fuel cell foam, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

• Dustin Smith, crew chief of the No. 89 Dodge
Fined $2,500 for unapproved fuel cell foam, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

Dover

• Joe Garone, crew chief for the No. 78 Chevrolet
Fined $1,000 for an unapproved fuel cell recessed well, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-U (unapproved fuel cell container) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook. There were false panels inside the recessed well.

New Hampshire

• Robby Gordon, driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet
• James Smith, owner of the No. 7 Chevrolet
Gordon was penalized 25 driver points and fined $25,000 and Smith was penalized 25 owner points for Gordon attempting to hit another competitor's car during a caution period and then throwing his helmet at another competitor's car, a violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Gordon additionally was fined $10,000 for use of improper language during a television interview during the race, and has been placed on probation for the remainder of the year.

• Michael Waltrip, driver of the No. 15 Chevrolet
• Teresa Earnhardt, owner of the No. 15 Chevrolet
Waltrip, who was involved in the on-track altercations with Gordon, was penalized 25 driver points and fined $10,000 and Earnhardt was penalized 25 owner points because of Waltrip's inappropriate gesture during a televised broadcast, a violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Dodge
• Ray Evernham, owner of the No. 9 Dodge
Kahne was penalized 25 driver points and fined $25,000 and Evernham penalized 25 owner points because of Kahne's on-track altercation with another competitor during a caution period and Kahne was placed on probation for the remainder of the year for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 25 Chevrolet
• Lance McGrew, crew chief of the No. 25 Chevrolet
• Mary Hendrick, owner of the No. 25 Chevrolet
Vickers was penalized 25 driver points, Hendrick was penalized 25 owner points and McGrew was fined $10,000 and placed on probation for the remainder of the year for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

California

• Glenn Darrow, crew chief for the No. 37 Dodge
Fined $2,500 for an unapproved rear end gear ratio, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-CC (unapproved rear end gear ratio) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

Michigan

• Ken Schrader, driver of the No. 49 Dodge
• David Hyder, crew chief of the No. 49 Dodge
• Beth Ann Morgenthau, owner of the No. 49 Dodge
Schrader was penalized 25 driver points, Morgenthau was penalized 25 owner points and Hyder was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 because the car's roof height that was too low, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, parts, components and/or equipment used in the Event do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Watkins Glen

• Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet
Fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 for hitting another competitor's car after the completion of the race, a violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Pocono

• Kenneth Glen, crew chief of the No. 52 Dodge
Fined $5,000 for an unapproved rear end gear ratio, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), and 12-4-CC (violation of specified rear end gear ratio) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Shane Wilson, crew chief for the No. 77 Dodge
Fined $1,000 for an unapproved body modification, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), and 12-4-Q (parts and/or equipment used in the Event do not conform to NASCAR Rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

New Hampshire

• Danny Gill, crew chief for the No. 32 Chevrolet
Fined $1,000 for a seat belt with an expired manufacturer's date, a violation of Section 12-4-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 17-2-C (seat belts) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Chicago

• David Hyder, crew chief for the No. 49 Dodge
Fined $1,000 for unapproved body modifications after inspection, a violation of Sections 12-4-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used in the event do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rulebook.

Daytona

• Joel Shear, crew chief of the No. 09 Dodge
Fined $10,000 for an unapproved upper rear coil spring mounts, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Shear was fined an additional $5,000 for violating NASCAR probation, a breach of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Dan Kolanda, crew chief for the No. 89 Dodge
Fined $10,000 for an unapproved upper rear coil spring mounts, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Harold Holly, crew chief of the No. 32 Chevrolet
Fined $10,000 when post-qualifying inspection revealed violations of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) (unapproved lubrication oil reservoir tank cover) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Glenn Darrow, crew chief for the No. 37 Dodge
Fined $2,500 after being found in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) (unapproved fuel cell foam) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Tony Eury Jr., crew chief of the No. 15 Chevrolet
Fined $500 for missing the pre-race driver's meeting, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-I (failure to attend driver's meeting) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Infineon

• Doug Richert, crew chief of the No. 16 Ford
Fined $1,000 for an expired manufacturer's date on the lap belt, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 20-17.2 (unapproved seat belt) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Fined $1,000 for an an expired manufacturer's date on the shoulder harness, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 20-17.2 (unapproved seat belt) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Philippe Lopez, crew chief of the No. 07 Chevrolet
Fined $1,000 for for an unapproved steering wheel, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Rodney Childers, crew chief of the No. 10 Chevrolet
Fined $1,000 for unapproved fire suppression agents, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Pat Tryson, crew chief of the No. 6 Ford
Fined $1,000 for unapproved fire suppression agents, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Michigan

• Tommy Baldwin, crew chief for the No. 9 Dodge
Fined $10,000 for an unapproved front air dam extension, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (parts and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for the No. 41 Dodge
Fined $1,000 for unapproved body modifications after inspection, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Texas

• Greg Conner, crew chief for the No. 66 Ford
Fined $5,000 for an unapproved deck lid, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Martinsville

• Robert Temple, crew chief for the No. 7 Chevrolet
Fined $5,000 for an unapproved deck lid, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Las Vegas

• Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet
• Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Chevrolet
• Jeff Gordon, owner of the No. 48 Chevrolet
Johnson was penalized 25 driver points, Gordon was penalized 25 owner points and Knaus was fined $35,000 and and suspended for two races because the car's roof height was too low in post-race inspection -- a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Chevrolet
• Todd Berrier, crew chief for the No. 29 Chevrolet
• Richard Childress, owner of the No. 29 Chevrolet
Harvick was penalized 25 driver points, Childress was penalized 25 owner points and Berrier was suspended for the four races and fined $25,000 for an unapproved fuel filler and unapproved fuel cell vent, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• KyleBusch, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet
• Alan Gustafson, crew chief for the No. 5 Chevrolet
• Rick Hendrick, owner of the No. 5 Chevrolet
Busch was penalized 25 driver points, Hendrick was penalized 25 owner points and Gustafson was fined $25,000 and suspended for two races and fined $25,000 for the car's quarter-panel heights being too high in post-race inspection, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Harold Holly, crew chief for the No. 32 Chevrolet
Fined $5,000 for an unapproved deck lid, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• John Latchford, crew chief for the No. 89 Dodge
Fined $1,000 for an unapproved fire suppression agent, a violation of 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Larry Carter, crew chief for the No. 2 Dodge
Fined $1,000 because the car's shoulder harness did not have a date tag displayed, a violation of Sections 17.2-C and 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

California

• Tim Weiss, crew chief of the No. 73 Chevrolet
Fined $10,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-CC (unapproved third gear transmission ratio) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• David Hyder, crew chief of the No. 49 Dodge
Fined $5,000 in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-CC (unapproved final drive gear ratio) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Billy Poindexter, crew chief of the No. 37 Dodge
Fined twice: $5,000 for an unapproved deck lid, 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); $1,000 for an unapproved fire suppression agent, violating 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) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Daytona

• Bob Temple, crew chief of the No. 7 Chevrolet
Jim Smith, owner of the No. 7 Chevrolet
Smith was penalized 25 points and Temple was fined $50,000 for an unapproved intake manifold, violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book. Robby Gordon currently has no driver championship points, because the No. 7 failed to make the Daytona 500 field. Smith, however, earned 31 owner points at Daytona. Per the rule book, a car owner receives points based on qualifying results, if their car fails to actually qualify for a starting field.

• Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 21 Ford
• Michael McSwain, crew chief of the No. 21 Ford
• Glen Wood, owner of the No. 21 Ford
• Marc Smith, crew member ofthe No. 21 Ford
Rudd was penalized 25 driver points, Wood was penalized 25 owner points and Gustafson was fined $25,000 and Smith was suspended from competition until March 31 for an unapproved spoiler adjustment after pre-race inspection for the Gatorade Duel, violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Pete Rondeau, crew chief on the No. 8 Chevrolet
Fined $10,000 for an unapproved third gear transmission ratio, violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-CC (unapproved rear end gear or transmission gear ratio) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• David Charpentier, crew chief for the No. 14 Ford
Fined $10,000 for an improperly attached weight, a violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-W (improperly attached weight) of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

Also, the following Nextel Cup crew chiefs were issued $1,000 fines:

• Harold Holly, No. 32 Chevrolet
Unapproved fuel cell well, violating Section 12-4-U of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Jimmy Elledge, No. 41 Dodge
Unapproved window net, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Jim Penland, No. 23 Dodge
Unapproved window net, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Robert Leslie, No. 33 Chevrolet
Unapproved window net, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Beau Tiffany, No. 52 Ford
Unapproved fire suppression agent, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Stanton Hover Jr., No. 80 Ford
Unapproved side window, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.

• Stanton Hover Jr., No. 80 Ford
Unapproved fire bottle, violating Section 12-4-Q of the Nextel Cup Series rule book.