Knaus Suspended For Six Races, Hendrick To Appeal

NASCAR announced a supension Wednesday for No. 48 crew chief Chad Knaus (pictured second from left) for the next six Sprint Cup events for violations found on the car during the opening day of inspection for the Daytona 500. Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

NASCAR has announced that Chad Knaus, crew chief on Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Sprint Cup car, and car chief Ron Malec have been suspended for the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup events, as a result of rule infractions found during the opening day of inspection for the Daytona 500.

In addition, the two have been suspended from NASCAR until April 18 and placed on probation until May 9.  Knaus has also been fined $100,000.

Jimmie Johnson has also been docked 25 driver points, while car owner Jeff Gordon has been penalized 25 owners points.

The penalty dates back to Feb. 17, when inspectors found an issue with the ‘C’ pillar on Johnson’s Daytona 500 car.  The body sections were confiscated, with officials saying penalties would be issued following the running of the 500.

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In a release Wednesday, Hendrick Motorsports says they will appeal the penalties.

“Our organization respects NASCAR and the way the sanctioning body governs our sport,” said Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick. “In this case, though, the system broke down, and we will voice our concerns through the appeal process.”

The release said no adjustments to personnel on the No. 48 team are planned during the appeal.

 

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