Clint Bowyer Penalized 150 Points, Crew Chief Shane Wilson Out Six Races

Following Richmond, Clint Bowyer and team were warned for getting close to breaking the rules. At New Hampshire, Bowyer's team again pushed the boundaries, though this time went to far. NASCAR announced today that Bowyer would be fined 150 driver points as the "car body location specifications in reference to the certified chassis did not match NASCAR-approved specs."  Also, car owner Richard Childress was fined 150 owner's points, crew chief Shane Wilson was fined $150,000, and both Wilson and car chief Chad Hanley were suspended for six weeks. Childress said in a statement that they would appeal and the failure of tech was a result of contact made to the rear bumper of the car post-race by the tow-truck. &ldq...

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