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Johnson crew chief stunned by NASCAR ruling
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AP on 03/02/2012 13:48:00


UPDATED MAR 2, 2012 11:58 AM ET
AVONDALE, ARIZ. (AP)
The crew chief for five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson says the car that
failed inspection at Daytona International Speedway had previously passed with
the same configuration more than once.
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Chad Knaus said Friday he was surprised NASCAR flagged the No. 48 Chevrolet on
Feb. 17 for having illegally modified sheet metal between the roof and side
windows. Knaus said NASCAR failed the car based on a visual inspection and no
measurements were taken.
Knaus was fined $100,000 and suspended six races by NASCAR on Wednesday. Car
chief Ron Malec also was barred for six races. Johnson was docked 25 points,
putting him last in the Sprint Cup Series standings.
Hendrick Motorsports appealed the decision, and Knaus and Malec will be allowed
to attend races during the process.