SHR’s attempt to overturn race manipulation penalty denied

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

An appeals panel has denied the attempt by Stewart-Haas Racing to overturn $200,000 in NASCAR fines for manipulation of a playoff race. The behavioral penalty was issued to Cole Custer, crew chief Mike Shiplett and team owner Gene Haas after the Oct. 9 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR said Custer deliberately slowed on the final lap to hold up traffic and assist teammate Chase Briscoe in gaining positions Briscoe needed to advance in the playoff race. A three-member National Motorsports Appeals panel upheld the $100,000 fines for Custer and Shiplett, as well as Shiplett’s indefinite suspension.