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INDYCAR: Hinchcliffe, SPM penalized for domed skid violation

IndyCar announced Wednesday that it had fined Schmidt Peterson Motorsports $20,000 and penalized the team 25 entrant and driver points after the No. 5 entry of James Hinchcliffe was found in violation of Rule 14.6.8.2.2 of the Verizon IndyCar Series rule book (domed skid wear) in post-race inspection. "In our post-race analysis this week it was determined the skid plate on the No. 5 entry was worn and in violation of our rules," said Jay Frye, IndyCar's president of competition and operations. "This was both a performance advantage and a safety concern, as the domed portion of the skid had been ground down to the point it would have been ineffective." Members may...
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