Appeal Panel reduces digits fine for Chris Beureure and RFK racing

After the Canasus Race weekend, number 17 RFK Racing Ford team and driver Chris Busher were punished for an issue related to bumper cover, which was found after taking the car back to the NASCAR R&D center.

The rule he violated: “The front fascia can be strengthened on the interior surface, which can be bonded on non-metal material in the area contacting the bumper foam and proceed to 2 inches in all directions.” The team went beyond this tolerance.

The original punishment lost him 60 drivers and owner points, a loss of five playoff points, a fine of $ 75,000 and two-day suspension for the driver’s leading Scott Graves. Most of these punishments were retained by an exception by the National Motisports Appeal Panel.

The panel concluded that violating Section 14.5.4 of the NASCAR Rule Book (front bumper cover), he did not agree to assess NASCAR that the team also violated Section 14.1.2 (exit cover panel).

As a result, the 60-Bind Fine has been deducted in half to 30 points. How tight the championship standing is, it is quite a change as Berture is ranked 23rd to 16th in regular season standing.

Explaining his decision, in a statement, NMPA said: “The panel concluded that NASCAR fulfilled its burden of evidence about the reinforcement of the front bumper cover, but did not complete it about trimming of 30 exhaust panel cover. To trim the evacuation panel trimming.

The panel was made up of Tom Delach, Carrie Threadington and Kevin Whitekar.

RFK Racing released the following statement, positively replied on the ruling: “We appreciate the opportunity to present our case in the National Motisports Appeals Panel today and are happy that the panel has overturned one of the two assessed punishment. Our goal is to always fully comply with the letter of NASCAR Rules.