RCR Will Appeal Berrier Penalty
From GM Goodwrench: GM Goodwrench crew chief Todd Berrier will appeal his two race suspension and join the team once again for this weekend’s Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway. During post-qualifying inspection last Friday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, the No. 29 was found to have an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting -- violations of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) in the series rule book. The advantage to having Berrier with the team is obvious. GM Goodwrench driver Kevin Harvick has had Berrier turning the wrenches for nearly his entire RCR career. Berrier took over as Harvick’s full time crew chief in NEXTEL Cup in 2003. The two worked together during Harvick’s time behind the wheel of the ACDelco Chevrolet in the Busch Series. Together they won the 2001 Busch Series championship.
From Richard Childress: The following is a statement from Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), regarding NASCAR’s penalty to RCR crew chief Todd Berrier for a rules infraction Sept. 30 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. -- “After several discussions with the crew of the No. 29 team, we have decided to appeal NASCAR’s ruling. We feel we have a responsibility to GM Goodwrench and all of our sponsors, as well as all of our fans, to stand up for what we think is right. Regardless of the outcome, we can’t let it get in the way of what the No. 29 team is trying to accomplish this season. The goal is to finish 11th in the point standings. That’s where they are now and that will remain their focus.”
From GM Goodwrench: GM Goodwrench crew chief Todd Berrier will appeal his two race suspension and join the team once again for this weekend’s Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway. During post-qualifying inspection last Friday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, the No. 29 was found to have an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting -- violations of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) in the series rule book. The advantage to having Berrier with the team is obvious. GM Goodwrench driver Kevin Harvick has had Berrier turning the wrenches for nearly his entire RCR career. Berrier took over as Harvick’s full time crew chief in NEXTEL Cup in 2003. The two worked together during Harvick’s time behind the wheel of the ACDelco Chevrolet in the Busch Series. Together they won the 2001 Busch Series championship.
From Richard Childress: The following is a statement from Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), regarding NASCAR’s penalty to RCR crew chief Todd Berrier for a rules infraction Sept. 30 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. -- “After several discussions with the crew of the No. 29 team, we have decided to appeal NASCAR’s ruling. We feel we have a responsibility to GM Goodwrench and all of our sponsors, as well as all of our fans, to stand up for what we think is right. Regardless of the outcome, we can’t let it get in the way of what the No. 29 team is trying to accomplish this season. The goal is to finish 11th in the point standings. That’s where they are now and that will remain their focus.”
