Sunday, March 13, 2005
Willing Violation of NASCAR Rules by Harvick's 29 Team
Berrier in Hot Water
It was found out Friday after qualifying that Kevin Harvick had only 4 gallons of fuel in his car, violationg NASCAR's full fuel tank rule. This was a flagrant attempt by the number 29 team to get an edge over the competition in qualifying. Harvick qualified 4th, but with the infraction, was disqualified and sent to 42nd.
I doubt Harvick was willing in this, but none the less, he will have some punishment against him. I predict that Harvick will have a 25 point deduction, $10,000 monetary fine, while Todd Berrier, Harvick's crew chief, will be suspended for a few races, put on probation, as well as pay a monentary fine. Richard Childress 29 team may also lose 25 owner's points as well. We will find out on Tuesday.
It was found out Friday after qualifying that Kevin Harvick had only 4 gallons of fuel in his car, violationg NASCAR's full fuel tank rule. This was a flagrant attempt by the number 29 team to get an edge over the competition in qualifying. Harvick qualified 4th, but with the infraction, was disqualified and sent to 42nd.
I doubt Harvick was willing in this, but none the less, he will have some punishment against him. I predict that Harvick will have a 25 point deduction, $10,000 monetary fine, while Todd Berrier, Harvick's crew chief, will be suspended for a few races, put on probation, as well as pay a monentary fine. Richard Childress 29 team may also lose 25 owner's points as well. We will find out on Tuesday.
