Gase was handed a $5,000 fantastic on Tuesday for a violation of Sections 8.8.8K: Crew Member/Servicing Word: A security violation could also be imposed for any motion or omission by a competitor or car that creates an unsafe setting or poses a menace to the protection of the Rivals, as decided by NASCAR.
On lap 173 of the 250-lap Xfinity race, Dawson Cram received on the within of Gase as each entered Flip 1 and spun Gase out. Gase’s No. 35 Chevrolet slammed laborious into the wall, doing appreciable harm to his automobile.
With the warning out, Gase received out of his automobile and ripped off the rear bumper cowl, which had been broken within the accident.
Joey Gase, Joey Gase Motorsports, NCPC Race Towards Crime Chevrolet Camaro and Jeremy Clements, Jeremy Clements Racing, Nordic Logistics Chevrolet Camaro
Photograph by: Nigel Kinrade / NKP / Motorsport Pictures
He then waited for Cram to drive again by Flip 1 and used each fingers to toss the bumper cowl onto Cram’s automobile. It landed on the hood after which went up and over the windshield earlier than falling to trace.
NASCAR didn’t instantly penalize Gase – though his automobile was totaled within the wreck and his race over – nor did officers name Gase to the hauler after the race.
Within the 2014 season NASCAR formalized the rule requiring drivers to remain of their automobiles if stopped on the observe till advised to exit by a NASCAR official. They’re required to go to the ambulance as directed by security personnel.
“At no time ought to a driver or crew member(s) method any portion of the racing floor or apron (and) at no time ought to a driver or crew member(s) method one other transferring car,” the rule states.
No formal penalties are assigned to a violation. The problem is taken into account a “behavioral infraction” dealt with on a case-by-case foundation.
Different minor penalties issued Tuesday included $5,000 fines to 3 Xfinity crew chiefs – Alex Yontz of the No. 16, Seth Chavka of the No. 19 and Kristoffer Bowen of the No. 26 – every for having one improperly put in lug nut on a tire after the race.
