Darrell Wallace Jr. Fined after Tweet Criticizing NASCAR

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Darrell Wallace Jr. was fined $15,000 Dollars for his comments following the Xfinity Series Race at Daytona.
Wallace was fined under Section 12.1 of the Rule Book - NASCAR Member Conduct. He also was cited for Section 12.8.a and 12.8.1.b.
Section 12.8.a reads: NASCAR membership is a privilege. With that privilege comes certain benefits, responsibilities and obligations. Correct and proper conduct, both on and off the race track, is part of a Member's responsibilities. A Member's actions can reflect upon the sport as a whole and on other NASCAR Members. Ideally, NASCAR Members are role models for the many fans who follow this sport, regardless of the type of license a Member may hold, or the specific Series in which a Member may participate. Therefore, NASCAR views a Member's conduct, both on and off the race track, which might constitute a behavioral rules violations under this Rule Book with great importance.
Section 12.8.1.b reads: Member actions that could result in a $5,000-$25,000 fine and/or probation:
Disparaging the sport and/or NASCAR's leadership; Verbal abuse of a NASCAR Official, media members, fans, etc.;Intentionally damaging another vehicle under yellow or red flag conditions or on pit road with no one around. (NASCAR)

Here is the Tweet that Darrell Wallace Jr. posted following the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Friday Night.
"Got the muppets up there officiating tonight! Never know how to react under pressure...  Whatta joke" - @BubbaWallace