NASCAR has fined Michael Ruch, husband of Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series driver Angela Ruch, $10,000 for violating its COVID-19 protocols.
Ruch, who was listed as the hauler driver for Reaume Brothers Racing’s No. 00 truck at Texas, violated sections 12.8.1.b of NASCAR’s Member Conduct Guidelines and 7.7.2.j of the Team Event Roster Guidelines.
Those were the same violations noted by NASCAR when it fined Xfinity Series team owner Anthony Clements $10,000 following the Kentucky race weekend.
Among the potential violations in Section 12.8.1.b is that a member can be fined $5,000-$25,000 for: “Failure to comply with NASCAR’s COVID-19 Event Protocol Guidelines and/or instructions from NASCAR including screenings, social distancing, compartmentalization, and use of required personal protective equipment, etc.”
Section 7.7.2.j says “If a team is not in compliance with the Team Event Roster Rules and guidelines, that team will be subject to a Penalty as outlined in Section 12 Violations and Disciplinary Action.”
Earlier this season Angela Ruch honored her father-in-law with a tribute paint scheme at Charlotte after his death from COVID-19.
NASCAR also issued a $10,000 fine to Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Michael McDowell in the Cup Series, for one unsecured lug nut on the No. 34 Ford after Sunday’s race at Texas.
Nope. They flashed their badges to get in. NASCAR busted them for not having credentials & not going thru screening. Fined Truck Series Racer’s Angela Ruch’s husband $10,000 for sneaking them in. Bad they flashed badges to get in restricted area, worse they’re lying. (1 of 2) https://t.co/V7DWQLLx0h
— Eddie Gossage ™️ (@eddiegossage) July 23, 2020
(2 of 2) I imagine they could be in trouble with the department they represent for misuse of their badge. This is a NASCAR violation, not a criminal activity. Fort Worth Police weren’t involved. These folks should be ashamed. https://t.co/V7DWQLLx0h
— Eddie Gossage ™️ (@eddiegossage) July 23, 2020
Lots of false information being spread, facts are facts... Here is my statement; @eddiegossage @NASCARonNBC @bobpockrass @WoundedBlue pic.twitter.com/Qaj7vrsOAE
— Mike Ruch (@MF_Ruch) July 23, 2020
— Texas Motor Speedway (@TXMotorSpeedway) July 23, 2020