NASCAR puts muscle into the penalty system

New penalty system

Since I was so harsh on NASCAR for their new chase gimmick, it's only fair to mention that this new structure for dealing with penalties is one of the better things Brian France's NASCAR has done. They're no longer making it up as they go along, but actually writing down what the rules are and what happens when you break them.

If P5 and P6 infractions are found in post-race inspection, wins would not be eligible to be used to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship or to advance through the Chase rounds. And if the same car repeats an offense in the same category during the season, the penalty increases 50 percent above the normal standard.

updated by @andy-denardi: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

Thanks for posting Andy. I like this. Now if they just enforce it properly.

--
What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.

Writing down the rules on the front page is good thing. But likely penciling in some exceptions on the back. Ha.

--
Schaefer: It's not just for racing anymore.

NASCAR rule book ink supplier:

I'm with Chase - betting there'll be plenty of exceptions penciled in on the back of the page.

--
"Any Day is Good for Stock Car Racing"