Braun Racing crew chiefs suspended, fined for tire violations

NASCAR fines Braun Racing crew chiefs

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has suspended the crew chiefs and tire specialists for Braun Racing’s two Nationwide Series entries for actions during last week’s race in Nashville.

Stuart Cooper, crew chief for the No. 10 car driven by Tayler Malsam, and Trip Bruce, crew chief for the No. 38 car driven by Jason Leffler, were suspended for the next two Nationwide events and fined $25,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday.

Tire specialists Sean Whisenhunt and Kevin Bellicourt were also suspended for the next two events. All four were also placed on probation through the end of the year.

NASCAR determined both teams committed numerous rules violations involving tires.

Leffler and Malsam were also penalized 25 driver points; owners Todd and Ralph Braun were docked 25 owners points.