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IndyCar announces post-event infractions

By The Sports Xchange
Ryan Hunter-Reay passes Pippa Mann. UPI /Bill Coons
Ryan Hunter-Reay passes Pippa Mann. UPI /Bill Coons | License Photo

IndyCar announced post-event infractions and manufacturer championship points updates Wednesday following Sunday's ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Driver Tristan Vautier (Dale Coyne Racing) was penalized for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable contact) of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook. Vautier, who was placed on probation for the remainder of the season following the race at Auto Club Speedway on June 27, was penalized three points in the point standings, fined $10,000 and will not be able to practice for the first two hours of promoter test at Sonoma Raceway on Friday.

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The No. 2 Team Penske entry was fined $3,000 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with equipment - air hose, third offense).

The No. 41 AJ Foyt Racing entry was fined $2,500 for violating Rule 1.1.1.3 (hazardous condition: tire coming loose and causing a yellow flag).

The No. 26 Andretti Autosport entry was fined $500 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with equipment - air hose).

Honda received a deduction of 20 manufacturer championship points for an engine that did not attain its life cycle during the race weekend at Long Pond, Pa. According to Rule 10.6.4.3, 20 manufacturer points are deducted for an engine that fails to reach its 2,500-mile life cycle. The Honda engine on the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport entry did not reach its life cycle minimum before being changed out.

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Following the deduction, Chevrolet leads the manufacturer championship with 1,429 points. Honda has 1,083 points.

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