Truex kicked out of chase

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NASCAR has dropped the hammer on Michael Waltrip Racing.

The Associated Press’ Jenna Fryer broke the news less than 20 minutes ahead of a scheduled NASCAR release that Martin Truex Jr., driver of MWR’s No. 56 NAPA Toyota, would be taken out of the 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup with Ryan Newman, driver of Stewart-Haas Racing’s No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet, promoted in.

Fryer explained on Twitter: “The reason Newman gets in is because after 50 point deduction for Truex, he fell below Newman’s point total and Newman was higher for WC.”

Additional penalties doled out include: a $300,000 fine issued to the team, with Truex, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers all being docked 50 points, and MWR Executive Vice President of Business Development and General Manager Ty Norris suspended indefinitely.

Truex kicked out of Chase as part of NASCAR penalties against MWR (UPDATED)
Tony DiZinno Sep 9, 2013, 9:43 PM EDT


Bowyer intentionally spun to cause a caution with seven laps to go at Richmond. NASCAR took the step to investigate the caution and said it would have no further comment until the investigation was complete.

A NASCAR release will follow at 8 p.m. ET with a press conference in Charlotte scheduled with NASCAR President Mike Helton and Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton to follow.

UPDATE, 8:05 P.M. ET: NASCAR has put out its release in full. It reads:

NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing following the sanctioning body’s review of Saturday’s race at Richmond International Raceway.

MWR was found to have violated Section 12-4 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing). As a result, MWR’s three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (No. 15, 55, 56) have been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver and 50 championship owner points, respectively.

These point penalties are assessed following the season’s 26th regular season race and not after the seeding for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Therefore, the point total for the No. 56 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. is reduced to 691, putting him in 17th position and eliminating him from the second Wild Card berth for the Chase field. Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 car, now moves up into the Chase as the second Wild Card participant.

NASCAR has also fined the MWR organization $300,000 and indefinitely suspended Ty Norris, MWR Executive Vice President/General Manager and spotter for the No. 55 car, for violating Section 12-4. The three crew chiefs – Brian Pattie (No. 15), Scott Miller (No. 55) and Chad Johnston (No. 56) – have all been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

“Based upon our review of Saturday night’s race at Richmond, it is our determination that the MWR organization attempted to manipulate the outcome of the race,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. “As the sport’s sanctioning body, it is our responsibility to ensure there is a fair and level playing field for all of our competitors and this action today reflects our commitment to that.”

UPDATE, 8:20 p.m. ET: We have a statement from Stewart-Haas Racing, attributed to Tony Stewart: ”Obviously, we’re very pleased with #NASCAR’s decision to provide Newman’s rightful place in this year’s Chase. #NASCAR was put in a very difficult position Saturday night at Richmond and we commend the sanctioning body for taking the time to do the necessary due diligence to ensure that the right call was made.” #NASCAR“

UPDATE, 8:55 p.m. ET: Michael Waltrip has tweeted, and basically threw Ty Norris under the bus. “This wasn’t a master plan or about a spin. It’s about a split-second decision made by Ty to try to help a teammate. I stand by my people,” Waltrip tweeted. OK, then.

UPDATE, 9:40 p.m. ET: Michael Waltrip Racing has released the following on the situation. But as you’ll notice from co-owner Michael Waltrip’s own statement, nothing is mentioned about Clint Bowyer or his late spin. Instead, the focus is on the No. 55 car’s role. Here it is:

CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing accepts the penalties issued by NASCAR this evening and plans to move forward in the 2013 season.

Michael Waltrip, founder and co-owner of MWR:

“What occurred on the No. 55 radio at the end of Saturday night’s race in Richmond was a split-second decision made by team spotter Ty Norris to bring the No. 55 to pit lane and help a teammate earn a place in the Chase. We regret the decision and its impact. We apologize to NASCAR, our fellow competitors, partners and fans who were disappointed in our actions. We will learn from this and move on. As general manager, Ty Norris has been an integral part of Michael Waltrip Racing since its founding and has my and (co-owner) Rob Kauffman’s full support.”NASCAR has dropped the hammer on Michael Waltrip Racing.

The Associated Press’ Jenna Fryer broke the news less than 20 minutes ahead of a scheduled NASCAR release that Martin Truex Jr., driver of MWR’s No. 56 NAPA Toyota, would be taken out of the 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup with Ryan Newman, driver of Stewart-Haas Racing’s No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet, promoted in.

Fryer explained on Twitter: “The reason Newman gets in is because after 50 point deduction for Truex, he fell below Newman’s point total and Newman was higher for WC.”

Additional penalties doled out include: a $300,000 fine issued to the team, with Truex, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers all being docked 50 points, and MWR Executive Vice President of Business Development and General Manager Ty Norris suspended indefinitely.

Bowyer intentionally spun to cause a caution with seven laps to go at Richmond. NASCAR took the step to investigate the caution and said it would have no further comment until the investigation was complete.

A NASCAR release will follow at 8 p.m. ET with a press conference in Charlotte scheduled with NASCAR President Mike Helton and Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton to follow.

UPDATE, 8:05 P.M. ET: NASCAR has put out its release in full. It reads:

NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing following the sanctioning body’s review of Saturday’s race at Richmond International Raceway.

MWR was found to have violated Section 12-4 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing). As a result, MWR’s three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (No. 15, 55, 56) have been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver and 50 championship owner points, respectively.

These point penalties are assessed following the season’s 26th regular season race and not after the seeding for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Therefore, the point total for the No. 56 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. is reduced to 691, putting him in 17th position and eliminating him from the second Wild Card berth for the Chase field. Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 car, now moves up into the Chase as the second Wild Card participant.

NASCAR has also fined the MWR organization $300,000 and indefinitely suspended Ty Norris, MWR Executive Vice President/General Manager and spotter for the No. 55 car, for violating Section 12-4. The three crew chiefs – Brian Pattie (No. 15), Scott Miller (No. 55) and Chad Johnston (No. 56) – have all been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

“Based upon our review of Saturday night’s race at Richmond, it is our determination that the MWR organization attempted to manipulate the outcome of the race,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. “As the sport’s sanctioning body, it is our responsibility to ensure there is a fair and level playing field for all of our competitors and this action today reflects our commitment to that.”

UPDATE, 8:20 p.m. ET: We have a statement from Stewart-Haas Racing, attributed to Tony Stewart: ”Obviously, we’re very pleased with #NASCAR’s decision to provide Newman’s rightful place in this year’s Chase. #NASCAR was put in a very difficult position Saturday night at Richmond and we commend the sanctioning body for taking the time to do the necessary due diligence to ensure

that the right call was made.” #NASCAR“

UPDATE, 8:55 p.m. ET: Michael Waltrip has tweeted, and basically threw Ty Norris under the bus. “This wasn’t a master plan or about a spin. It’s about a split-second decision made by Ty to try to help a teammate. I stand by my people,” Waltrip tweeted. OK, then.

UPDATE, 9:40 p.m. ET: Michael Waltrip Racing has released the following on the situation. But as you’ll notice from co-owner Michael Waltrip’s own statement, nothing is mentioned about Clint Bowyer or his late spin. Instead, the focus is on the No. 55 car’s role. Here it is:

CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing accepts the penalties issued by NASCAR this evening and plans to move forward in the 2013 season.

Michael Waltrip, founder and co-owner of MWR:

“What occurred on the No. 55 radio at the end of Saturday night’s race in Richmond was a split-second decision made by team spotter Ty Norris to bring the No. 55 to pit lane and help a teammate earn a place in the Chase. We regret the decision and its impact. We apologize to NASCAR, our fellow competitors, partners and fans who were disappointed in our actions. We will learn from this and move on. As general manager, Ty Norris has been an integral part of Michael Waltrip Racing since its founding and has my and (co-owner) Rob Kauffman’s full support.”

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[call_me_andrew]

The point penalty for Bowyer would have more teeth if it was enforced after the Chase reset instead of before.

[bugeyedgomer]

By the people with the 3 Green-white-checker attempts to stage a contrived finish.

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