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Appeal panel upholds penalty to Ben Rhodes’ Truck team

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during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Sarah Crabill

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel affirmed the penalty issued to Ben Rhodes’ Camping World Truck Series team from Daytona.

The team stated it will appeal Wednesday’s decision to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer. The officer’s decision will be final.

NASCAR penalized the team for post-race body inspection heights outside allowable tolerances. NASCAR suspended crew chief Eddie Troconis one race and fined him $5,000. NASCAR also docked Rhodes 10 points and the team 10 owner points.

The appeal panel ruled Wednesday that the team violated the rules and upheld the penalties.

Dixon Johnston, Bill Mullis and Cathy Rice served on the panel.

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