Height infraction at Charlotte results in P2-level penalty
RELATED: No. 00 team penalized for Charlotte infraction
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 19, 2015) -- The No. 00 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has been penalized for a rules infraction discovered during post-race inspection on May 15 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The infraction is a P2 penalty and violates the following sections in the 2015 NASCAR rule book:
12.1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing
20.17.3.3.2: Top Splitter Shelf Heights. Vehicle did not meet the minimum post-race splitter height
As a result of this violation, crew chief Joe Shear Jr. has been fined $6,000 and placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31. Additionally, owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been docked 10 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship owner points.