On Tuesday, Nextel Cup crew chief Chad Knaus received word that the remainder of his penalty for rules violations at the Daytona International Speedway had been determined.
The crew chief on Jimmie Johnson's No.48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet was suspended until race No.5 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. He was also fined $25,000 and placed on probation until the end of 2006, but no owner or driver points were deducted from the team.
The penalties were as a result of an unapproved template modification to the rear window area, violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 20-3.12.1 (A) (unapproved template modification) of the 2006 NASCAR Rule book.
The violation was found following post-qualifying inspection on February 13th and Knaus was not allowed to participate in any further activities at Daytona.
On Sunday, with interim crew chief Darian Grubb, Johnson still went on to win the 48th running of the Daytona 500.
Three penalties were also assessed to the No.96 Hall of Fame Racing Chevrolet team, due to the use of an unapproved carburetor, a violation of Section 12-4- A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules).
Crew chief Philippe Lopez was fined $25,000; driver Terry Labonte was penalized with the loss of 25 driver championship points and the car owner was penalized 25 owner championship points.