Truex, Cup team also hit for rules infraction at Texas
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 23: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Vaseline MEN Body Lotion Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing team co-owner Teresa Earnhardt and driver Martin Truex Jr. were penalized 50 points each and crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $50,000 after Truex’s No. 1 Chevrolet was found too low in post-race inspection following Sunday’s race at Texas.
The loss of 50 points dropped Truex from 24th to 26th in the driver standings. Manion remains on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31.
Braun Racing expanding
Braun Racing will field four Nationwide Series teams next season, including a new entry for current Truck series driver Brian Scott.
Team owner Todd Braun has fielded three teams this season - the Nos. 38, 10 and 32. Jason Leffler drives the 38 while several different drivers share the 10 and 32. All three of those teams will use multiple drivers in 2010.
Carmichael joins Turner Motorsports
After spending much of the season working with Kevin Harvick Inc.’s Truck team, former AMA champion Ricky Carmichael has moved to Turner Motorsports.
Carmichael will compete in the final two Truck races of 2009 for Turner, run a full Truck schedule in 2010 as well as compete in 10 Automobile Racing Club of America races next season.
Mayfield things head to auction block
Iron Horse Auction Co. is conducting an auction of homes, cars, land, race shop and farm equipment, among other things, belonging to suspended Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield and his wife, Shana.
The auction is schedule to take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 20 at 6397 Hudson Chapel Rd, Catawba, N.C. For more information, visit ironhorseauction.com.
Next race
Checker 500
Where: Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale, Ariz.
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday
TV: ABC
Radio: Motor Racing Network
Last year’s winner: Jimmie Johnson
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