Bowyer gets three-race probation for aggressive driving at Dover

Clint Bowyer was placed on a three-race probation for intentionally wrecking Denny Hamlin under caution during last weekend's Nationwide Series race at Dover, NASCAR announced Wednesday.

Bowyer, driver of the No. 21 car in the Nationwide Series, will be on probation until June 16 for aggressive driving. The probation applies to all three of NASCAR's top series.

NASCAR parked Bowyer for the last six laps of the Heluva Good! 200 for retaliating against Hamlin, driving the No. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing, for an incident that happened a few laps earlier.

Before the second to last restart, Hamlin got into the back of Bowyer, who was running second. The contact triggered a nine-car wreck. After the red flag, Bowyer drove from the pits and hit the side of Hamlin's car, spinning him out.

Bowyer was issued the same penalty that Carl Edwards and Jason Leffler received for retaliation incidents earlier in the season.

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Penalties issued for rule infractions at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR issued penalties Wednesday to two Sprint Cup teams, the No. 7 and the No. 55, and one Nationwide team, the No. 38, for rule violations last week at Darlington Raceway.

Sprint Cup:
The No. 7 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR required specifications); and 20-18A (unapproved additional door braces) of the 2010 NASCAR rulebook. The infraction was discovered during opening day inspection on May 7.

Crew chief Samuel Stanley has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Robby Gordon, both driver and owner of the No. 7 car, has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points.

The No. 55 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1; 12-4-J; and 20-10.6B (unapproved final drive gear; incorrect tooth count). The violation was discovered during post-qualifying inspection on May 7.

Crew chief Zachary McGowan has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Driver Michael McDowell and owner Randy Humphrey have been penalized with the loss of 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points, respectively.

Nationwide:
The No. 38 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1; 12-4-J; and 20A-12.3T (unapproved left front shock absorber) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book. The infractions were discovered during post-race inspection on May 7.

Crew chief Stewart Cooper has been fined $10,000. Team owner Ralph Braun was penalized with the loss of 25 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship owner points and driver Kasey Kahne was docked 25 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship driver points.

- From NASCAR press releases

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