Crew Chief of No. 10 NWMT Team Penalized for Rules Violations at Riverhead Raceway
Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced today that Thomas Trcka, crew chief of the No. 10 team that competes in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, has been penalized as a result of rules violations committed Saturday, Aug. 1 at Riverhead Raceway in Riverhead, N.Y.
The No. 10 team was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4l (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20D-2.3 (added car weight not permitted inside Driver’s compartment: Unattached weight inside Driver’s compartment) of the 2009 NASCAR Touring rule book. The violations were discovered during pre-qualifying inspection on Aug. 1.
Trcka has been fined $500, suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid, and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2009.
Sources: Jason Christley/NASCAR WMT PR