NASCAR suspends Knaus for six weeks

[oak]

From Jayski:


http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm

NASCAR suspends Knaus for six weeks; Hendrick to appeal: NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the #48 team in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500. The #48 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the rule book or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the event); and 20-2.1E (if in the judgment of NASCAR officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance will not be permitted -- unapproved car body modifications). As a result, crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec have been suspended from the next six Sprint Cup Series championship events, suspended from NASCAR until April 18 and placed on NASCAR probation until May 9. Additionally, Knaus has been fined $100,000. Driver Jimmie Johnson and car owner Jeff Gordon have been penalized with the loss of 25 driver and 25 owner points, respectively.(NASCAR)
AND Hendrick Motorsports will appeal sanctions announced by NASCAR related to the #48 Sprint Cup Series team. "Our organization respects NASCAR and the way the sanctioning body governs our sport," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "In this case, though, the system broke down, and we will voice our concerns through the appeal process." Adjustments to #48 team personnel are not planned while the appeal is ongoing.

[kyzursozay]

so looks like Helton & his henchmen are trying to weld shut any chance Gordon or Johnson might have of making the chase this year .............. considering nither even finished monday night & both getting docked additional points ............ going to be a big hole to climb out of...... especially for Johnson without Knaus for 6 weeks .

[oak]

so looks like Helton & his henchmen are trying to weld shut any chance Gordon or Johnson might have of making the chase this year .............. considering nither even finished monday night & both getting docked additional points ............ going to be a big hole to climb out of...... especially for Johnson without Knaus for 6 weeks .

Keep in mind this is being appealed by HMS. "Adjustments to #48 team personnel are not planned while the appeal is ongoing."

[oak]

This just in..... <br />
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Again, from Jayski: <br />
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http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm <br />
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Knaus talks about penalty: Crew chief Chad Knaus reaffirmed the car that earned him a six-race suspension from NASCAR...

[fta@#$%^&]

well, well, its about time they are catching on to the j johnson cheating team, its easy to see in past races that something was not right[ all cars are supposed to be equal] and their are better drivers, yet jj would easly slip away from other cars close to him.
his crew chief screwed up during a race last yr, he told jimmy if he won, better crack up back of car lol. he didnt win but got away with that one .

[oak]

his crew chief screwed up during a race last yr, he told jimmy if he won, better crack up back of car lol.

I remember that one well. It was played off as a crew chief to driver confidence cheer. I'm not a 48 fan, but I think Knaus is as good as anyone in the garage.

I have a personal friend that was an ARCA crew chief at the same time Knaus was and he calls him a genius. Hellifiknow? Can't wait to see how this one plays out. :cheers2:

[sideswiper]

hope they suspend chad for more than 6 weeks, nascar is sick of his games. Fines are nothing for him to pay.

[oak]

hope they suspend chad for more than 6 weeks, nascar is sick of his games. Fines are nothing for him to pay.

Do crew chiefs even pay fines personally out of thier own pockets?

[dishuser]

Do crew chiefs even pay fines personally out of thier own pockets?no more than hockey players do for major penalties...lol

[oak]

Again, from Jayski:


http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm

Knaus appeal to be heard Tuesday: Team owner Rick Hendrick and #48 crew chief Chad Knaus will get to explain next Tuesday why they think NASCAR erred in penalizing Hendrick Motorsports for the C-posts on the Daytona 500 car of Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR confirmed that the appeal will be heard Tuesday morning at its Research & Development Center in Concord, N.C. A three-member panel will determine whether NASCAR officials were justified in suspending Knaus and car chief Ron Malec for six weeks as well as penalizing five-time Cup champion Johnson 25 points and fining Knaus $100,000. Both Hendrick and Knaus have said they believe templates should have been put on the car before it was confiscated Feb. 17 at Daytona International Speedway. While teams often aren't successful on appeal, Hendrick has won one appeal of a suspension of Knaus in 2005. Knaus has been suspended three other times in his career.

[oak]

Update from Jakski:


http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm

National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Statement - Penalty Upheld: On March 13, 2012, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. The penalties concern Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book "Actions detrimental to stock car racing;" Section 12-4(J): "Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the Event;" and Section 20-2.1(E): "If in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted: Unapproved car body modifications."
This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2012.
The original penalties assessed prior to the deferral were:
- Car Owner (Jeffrey M. Gordon)  Loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Car Owner points;
- Car Driver (Jimmie K. Johnson)  Loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points;
- Crew Chief (Chad A. Knaus) - $100,000.00 fine. Suspended from the next six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events. Suspended from NASCAR until April 18, 2012. Placed on NASCAR probation until May 9, 2012.
- Car Chief (Ron P. Malec) - Suspended from the next six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events. Suspended from NASCAR until April 18, 2012. Placed on NASCAR probation until May 9, 2012.
Upon hearing the testimony, carefully reviewing the facts and historically comparative penalties, the unanimous decision of the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel (John Capels, Leo Mehl, Dale Pinilis and Ed Bennett: Appellate Administrator and non-voting member) was to uphold the original penalties assessed by NASCAR. The Appellants have the right under Section 15 of the Rule Book to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer.(NASCAR)
Hendrick Statement..appeal continues Hendrick Motorsports will request a hearing before the National Stock Car Racing chief appellate officer to continue its appeal of NASCAR sanctions related to the #48 Sprint Cup Series team. "The panel was generous with its time today, and we appreciated the opportunity to talk through our concerns," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "We feel strongly about this issue and will continue to pursue it at the next level." Adjustments to #48 team personnel are not planned while the appeal is ongoing.

[marlo803]

OK OK they cheat...the best...thats all i'm gone say..:bounce:

[oak]

Once More From Jayski:


http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm

UPDATE: NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING CHIEF APPELLATE OFFICER STATEMENT:
On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2012.
The penalties concern Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book "Actions detrimental to stock car racing;" Section 12-4(J): "Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the Event;" and Section 20-2.1(E): "If in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted: Unapproved car body modifications."
The results of the appeal hearing were as follows:
- Rescinding the loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Car Owner points (for Jeff Gordon).
- Rescinding the loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points (for Jimmie Johnson).
- Rescinding the six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events suspension for the Crew Chief (Chad Knaus) and Car Chief (Ron Malec), however both will remain on NASCAR probation until May 9, 2012.
- $100,000 fine remains in place for the Crew Chief (Chad Knaus).
John Middlebrook  Chief Appellate Officer.

[rokko]

i wonder how much that cost rick hendrick in legal fees

[fta@#$%^&]

i wonder how much that cost rick hendrick in legal fees
didn"t cost him nothing, middlebrook probably got a cut of the 100k lol.

[sideswiper]

Rick got John Middlebrook a new Caddy