[tkj24]

Greg Biffle Fined For Failing To Fulfill Post-Race Media Obligations; 2 Other Penalties Announced: NASCAR announced that Greg Biffle has been fined $5,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31, for failing to fulfill his post-race media obligations this past Saturday night, following the Busch Series race at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. Biffle was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-H (violation of sub-section 7-2B: Failure to meet obligation of an accepted entry). Biffle, driver of the #16 Ford, finished second in the event. In addition to the winning driver, second- and third-place finishers, plus the highest-finishing rookie of the year candidate must report for post-race interviews.
Also, two Busch Series crew chiefs have been fined $5,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 due to violations at Indianapolis: Chris Rice, crew chief on the #01 Chevy driven by Shelby Howard; Chuck Meyers, crew chief on the # 1 Chevy driven by J.J. Yeley. During opening inspection, both crew chiefs were found in violation of Section 12-4-A, 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment not conforming to NASCAR rules) and Section 20A-5.9D(4) (unapproved intake manifold modifications to the plenum area).(NASCAR PR) jayski.com
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[Quality88]

Fines Fines, everywhere fines,
Do this don't do that or get fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiined

[rgordon7grl]

I really don't understand how it can be "mandatory" that they make these post race conferences. And to place fines and take points away because of it? That "rule" I just don't get at all.

[jks812]

They know going into the race that if they finish in within a certain position they have to go to the media center for interviews. So if they don't go, they are breaking a rule they agreed to by racing. So if they get fined and all for all the other rules, why not this one? I don't know why it's mandatory, but it is.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by rgordon7grl

That "rule" I just don't get at all.

Since the rule doesn't apply to us it's easy to not understand why. If you run/own NASCAR and your income depends on the media and the drivers agree to the "rule" then if the drivers fail to abide by the rules they should suffer a penalty.

[bears9]

This is what smoke deserved

[rgordon7grl]

But I think the media is a "Nascar" rule and not a sponsor rule right?

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by rgordon7grl

But I think the media is a "NASCAR" rule and not a sponsor rule right?

yes........