Busch, No. 18 team penalized after Loudon
Being too short has its downside in NASCAR, just ask Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team after Loudon.
Busch's No. 18 M&Ms Camry was found to be too low following the Sylvania 300 Sunday, and as a result Crew chief Steve Addington has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.
Busch and car owner Joe Gibbs have been penalized 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points, respectively..
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The height difference likely occurred because of a failed shock, according to a team source.
Busch had an up-and-down day but finished with a strong fifth-place finish.
Even with the penalty, he holds the 13th spot in the Sprint Cup Series standings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.