Major penalty coming for the #38? bleeder valves found on the tires

Read this over at jayski's. It sounds like the #38 could have a 200 point $200,000 penalty coming and could put Robby back in the Top 35!!!

Illegal bleeder valves on the #38 at Pocono? Sources tell Sirius that NASCAR discovered clandestine [secrecy or concealed] air pressure bleeder valves on the tires of Travis Kvapil's #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Following the rain delay, NASCAR officials reportedly observed two soft tires on the rear of Kvapil's car and held him from rolling back onto the track for the start of the race. Closer examination of those tire and wheel assemblies allegedly revealed illegal bleeder valves, which purge excess air pressure from the tires as it accumulates under race conditions. If confirmed, the team would likely face a major NASCAR penalty, since tires are considered to be one of the sanctions "untouchable" items, along with engines and fuel.(Sirius Speedway)(6-8-2010)

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Permalink Reply by TobaccoRoad on June 8, 2010 at 5:51pm

I thought you were joking, then clicked on the link.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 8, 2010 at 5:52pm

guilty !

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Permalink Reply by Lance on June 8, 2010 at 6:29pm

good for them. We don't need anymore trash on the TV these days. I'm glad these women were classy enough not to go down that route.

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Permalink Reply by Johnny Williams on June 8, 2010 at 5:18pm

Just seen this at Jayski.

UPDATE: After yesterday's story about Front Row's possible infraction at Pocono, [NASCAR Insiders] are hearing today that the penalty from NASCAR could be the biggest ever handed down. When NASCAR makes the announcement later today or tomorrow, expect the penalty to include a $250,000 fine and 300 driver and owner points for Travis Kvapil and owner Bob Jenkins. A suspension for crew chief Steven Lane will also be included. This penalty tops the sanctions handed down last season to Carl Long's team after his engine was discovered to be too large at Charlotte. No word yet on how this will affect the team's status moving forward. Expect the team to appeal the decision. (NASCAR Insiders)(6-8-2010)

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Permalink Reply by Dave-O on June 8, 2010 at 5:37pm

RG could skip Michigan and still be locked into the T35 if that came down.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 8, 2010 at 5:47pm

Huh ? What on earth do you want to bash the #7 with this time, in this thread ? You can always cancel your account, nah mean ? Oh and give me all your money. I'll give you an hour.

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Permalink Reply by dastexan on June 8, 2010 at 5:39pm

The penalty would get applied right away right? And the points would only be given back if they won the appeal? My memory is a bit foggy on how it actually works...

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Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on June 8, 2010 at 5:43pm

yeah penalties are always applied right away.

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on June 8, 2010 at 5:55pm

That is correct, RGM was docked 100 points after Daytona and the points were given back after they won their appeal. (Robby finished 8th but dropped to 40th after the penalty, RGM gained 100 points back on March 5, 2008)

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Permalink Reply by Eric on June 8, 2010 at 6:55pm

I remember the points being reinstated when he filed for the appeal. Robby wanted the points after daytona so he would be included in the top twelve media session going to california.