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Failed inspection results in suspension of Vickers' crew chief, loss of points

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR docked Brian Vickers 150 driver points and fined crew chief Kevin Hamlin $100,000 because the Red Bull Racing team dipped its sheet metal in acid to make it lighter than required. Team owner Dietrich Mateschitz also was docked 150 owner points, while Hamlin and car chief Craig Smokstad were both suspended indefinitely. Red Bull Racing general manager Jay Frye said the team accepted responsibility and would not appeal the penalties. The infraction was discovered afte ...

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