NASCAR has penalized four Busch Series teams for infractions found during last weekend’s event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

Charles “Cully” Barraclough, crew chief of the No. 90 Ford driven by Stephen Leicht, was fined $10,000 for divider pistons in both front shock absorbers that were not installed to the manufacturer’s specifications and for oil volume that did not meet the minimum one-inch specification. Team owner Robert Yates was fined 25 owner points for the infraction, while Leicht was penalized 25 driver points. The infractions were discovered during post-race inspection on Aug. 4.

Paul Wolfe, crew chief of the No. 22 Dodge driven by Patrick Carpentier, was fined $5,000 for a front spring inside and outside coil diameter exceeded the 1/8-inch limit. Team owner Armando Fitz was docked 25 owner points, and Carpentier was penalized 25 driver points. The violations were also found during post-race inspection.

Chris Wright, crew chief for the No. 35 Ford driven by Bobby Hamilton Jr., was fined $2,000 for two hollow jacking bolts. The infraction was discovered during opening-day inspection on Aug. 4.

Jeff Spraker, crew chief of the No. 63 Chevrolet of Mike MacKenzie, was fined $2,000 for permitting individuals, without a proper NASCAR license, into the car servicing area and for entering the car service area without the proper safety equipment. These infractions took place during the event. The crew chief is held responsible for the actions of team members.

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