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        Newman Penalized for Cheating

        AP
        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.



        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.''


        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.

        Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.
        2008-04-08 16:48:12


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        helect 10:20:30 AM Apr 13 2008

        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

        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

        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

        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

        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

        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.

        haft2 10:40:55 PM Apr 09 2008

        are tony and ryan twins

        steack826 09:47:26 PM Apr 09 2008

        how is joe gibbs car 2 mh faster than all the other cars check there cars

        pvcwife 09:46:02 PM Apr 09 2008

        Why do people go onto blogs about something they hate? Are you that bored that you need to spread sarcasm and stir things up?

        redwarrior052 09:41:57 PM Apr 09 2008

        footballball is my game guys ohhhhhhhhh ya get some, WE MEAN BUISNESS

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