DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner Michael J. Gaughan has been fined $1,500 while crew chiefs Doug George and Doug Howe have been fined $500 for rule violations that occurred during last weekend's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Gateway International Raceway, NASCAR officials announced today.

Gaughan, owner of the No. 77 Dodge driven by Brendan Gaughan, violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q, determination by NASCAR officials that the truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event don't conform to NASCAR rules -- unapproved carburetor booster stems.

George, crew chief of the No. 20 Chevrolet driven by Ken Weaver, violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q, determination by NASCAR officials that the truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event don't conform to NASCAR rules - unapproved front jacking bolt assembly.

Howe, crew chief of the No. 07 Chevrolet driven by Sean Murphy, violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q, determination by NASCAR officials that the truck, truck parts, components and/or equipment used in the event don't conform to NASCAR rules - unapproved front jacking bolt assembly.

The infractions were discovered during opening-day inspection.

from Nascar.com