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Car No. 36 & Car No. 51 Whelen Modified Tour Teams Penalized for Rules Violations – YankeeRacer.com

Car No. 36 & Car No. 51 Whelen Modified Tour Teams Penalized for Rules Violations

By admin April 13, 2011 NASCAR WMT, Thompson

Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced today the No. 36 and No. 51 teams that compete in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour have been penalized as a result of rules violations committed Sunday, April 10 at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway.

The teams were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-I (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20D-5.10.1B(2) (altered carburetor boosters) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book. The violations were discovered during post-race inspection on April 10.

Ted Christopher, driver of car No. 36, has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver points.

Brad Lafontaine, crew chief of car No. 36, has been fined $500 and suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid.

Eddie Whelen, car owner of car No. 36, has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship owner points.

Justin Bonsignore, driver of car No. 51, has been penalized 50 driver points.

Aaron Clifford, crew chief of car No. 51, has been fined $500 and suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid.

Kenneth Massa, car owner of car No. 51, has been penalized 50 owner points.

Sources: NASCAR WMT PR