NASCAR confiscated the spoilers of Roush Fenway Racing drivers Chris Buescher and Ryan Newman during pre-race inspection for Saturday afternoon’s Firekeepers Casino 312 at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR said that both teams violated Section. 12.4 12.b of the Cup rule book that states:
• Except as specified, spoilers must be used exactly as supplied from the manufacturer.
Because of the infraction, both drivers will be sent to the rear of the field ahead of this weekend’s Michigan doubleheader.
Additionally, each crew chief was fined $25,000 and issued a loss of 20 owner and driver NASCAR Cup Series points.
Newman was set to start 13th, while Buescher was nine positions behind in 22nd.
The monetary fine and points penalty can be appealed by Roush Fenway Racing.
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