Ryan Newman, Luke Lambert, Crew Members Penalized by NASCAR for Modifying Tires

NASCAR has docked driver Ryan Newman 75 points in the 2015 Chase for the Sprint Cup after discovering that his tires were doctored during March 22's Auto Club 400. Continue for updates. Appeal Date Set Tuesday, April 7 Nate Ryan of USA Today reported that the appeal for Newman's penalty is set for April 16 at 8:30 a.m. Newman Docked for Illegal Tire Modification Tuesday, March 31 ESPN's Marty Smith shared the news of the big blow to Richard Childress Racing on Tuesday, adding the details of various suspensions—headlined by crew chief Luke Lambert: NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Sean O'Donnell also spoke on the matter.  "NASCAR takes very seriously its responsibility to govern and regulate th...

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