Clint Bowyer and MWR Appeal to be Heard Today

NASCAR's Appeal Panel will hear the appeal from Michael Waltrip Racing today. This could be the final nail in the coffin for Michael Waltrip Racing as they will be ceasing operations at the end of the 2015 season. Below is the penalty MWR will be appealing and MWR seems very confident that they will win this appeal.


  • The #15 team has been penalized for an infraction that occurred on opening day inspection Sept.18. This is a P4 level penalty (Section 12.1, 20. 14.c, 20.14.2.1.k, 12.5.3.4.d, 12.5.3.4.1.d & f, 12.5.3.4.2 of the NASCAR rule book). Crew chief Billy W. Scott has been fined $75,000, suspended for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship events and placed on NASCAR probation for six months following the issue of suspension. Driver Clint Bowyer has been penalized 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points. Car owner Rob Kauffman has been penalized 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Owner points. NASCAR has requested to the Appeals Administrator of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel that the appeals process described in the rule book be expedited. 

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