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Newman Penalized for Cheating

Posted: 2008-04-08 17:59:02

Filed Under: NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 8) - Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman became the latest driver penalized by NASCAR, losing 25 points Tuesday because his car failed inspection at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Newman's No. 12 Dodge was too high when NASCAR inspected it following its fourth-place run, an adjustment that could provide additional downforce to his car.

''What happened last week was a mistake and we're moving on from it and looking forward to this week,'' Newman said. ''We hate to lose points, but we have a good team and we will be able to make them up.''

The penalty dropped Newman from eighth to 10th in the Sprint Cup standings.

Also penalized were car owner Roger Penske, who was docked 25 points, and crew chief Roy McCauley, fined $25,000 and placed on probation until the end of the year.

There was no immediate word from Penske Racing South about appealing the penalty, but the team indicated it plans to move on.

''It is always our intention to follow NASCAR's rules, and we regret this mistake,'' said Michael Nelson, vice president of racing operations. ''We look forward to getting back to the track this week and are focused on having a strong run at Phoenix.''

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Carl Edwards (99) drives along the front stretch during the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2008 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Jeff Gordon's crew works on his car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Gordon's right-front tire blew out and sent the car into the wall. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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The penalty is one of the smaller by NASCAR when it comes to infractions on the Car of Tomorrow. The sanctioning body has shown a zero tolerance toward alterations, often issuing 100-point deductions, $100,000 fines and lengthy crew chief suspensions.

However, Newman's penalty is in line with the one NASCAR handed Carl Edwards' team because his CoT was too low following inspection last fall in Dover, Del.

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helect 10:20:30 AM Apr 13 2008

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Nascar is like the WWF, Just as Tony Said. The winner is pre determend. Why do you think some cars as so much faster, they can lap 35 of the others. Pull over get out of my way I'm suposed to win. Dodge schould pull all It's money out of nascar.

jtnmiller 12:37:36 PM Apr 10 2008

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I think Tony Stewart fell into a tub of lard as a child and got stuck.That is how he got so fat

c21billy 10:28:58 AM Apr 10 2008

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Stewart said it correct, NASCAR is just like WWF. I have just about lost interest, watch the truck races because that is about the only place they actyually race anymore.

gtonyz88 10:58:49 PM Apr 09 2008

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Not real crazy about Carl Edwards, but glad to see a Ford in winners circle in Texas. Oh and by the way, When is Kyle Busch going to GROW UP??????

gtonyz88 10:56:23 PM Apr 09 2008

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Not real crazy about Carl Edwards, but glad to see a Ford in winners circle. Oh and by the way, When is Kyle Busch going to GROW UP??????

missyanne79 10:44:03 PM Apr 09 2008

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Cheating? Give 'em a F'in break. Bunch of tight azz M F'ers! Shitz 'bout to hit the fan
y'all keep it up. Nascar might as well pick who's going to win.