The National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer on Thursday upheld the points portion of a Nov. 22 penalty to NASCAR Xfinity Series driver/owner Mike Harmon for violating vehicle testing rules.
Final Appeal Officer Roger Werner upheld 75-point penalty but rescinded fine/suspension based on 2022 rulebook wording that penalties can be applied on an “and/or” basis.
However the $50k fine for the team and six-race suspension for crew chief Ryan Bell were both rescinded.
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Mike Harmon Racing no longer has $50K fine nor six-race crew chief suspension for violating testing policy. Final Appeal Officer Roger Werner upheld 75-point penalty but rescinded fine/suspension based on 2022 rulebook wording that penalties can be applied on an "and/or" basis.
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The Final Appeal Officer for the hearing was Roger Werner, and his decision was binding on all parties involved.