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JIM UTTER / The Charlotte Observer
Friday, Apr. 20, 2007
AVONDALE, Ariz. - NASCAR officials are looking to the actions of driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who allegedly used an obscene gesture on a live TV broadcast of Thursday night's Busch Series practice session.
NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston confirmed on Friday night that NASCAR officials were reviewing the footage from Speed, which aired the practice session at Phoenix International Raceway.
Montoya, a former Formula One star in his first full season of NASCAR competition, could face monetary and points penalties in the Busch series if it is determined the gesture was viewed on a live TV broadcast.
Montoya, who has been shadowed by a camera crew for more than a month, apparently mistakenly thought one of the cameramen he is friends with was behind the camera, Chip Ganassi Racing officials said.