INDYCAR announced the following post-event infractions and offered an update regarding the manufacturer's championships points standings following the ABC Supply 500 that took place last Sunday at Pocono Raceway.
Post-Event Infractions
- Tristan Vautier of Dale Coyne Racing was penalized for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable contact). Vautier, who was placed on probation for the remainder of the season following the MAVTV 500 in June, was penalized three points in the drivers point standings, fined $10,000 and will not be able to practice for the first two hours of the Promoter Test at Sonoma Raceway on August 28.
- The No. 2 Team Penske entry of Juan Pablo Montoya was fined $3,000 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with equipment - air hose, third offense).
- The No. 41 A.J Foyt Enterprises entry of Jack Hawksworth was fined $2,500 for violating Rule 1.1.1.3 (hazardous condition: tire coming loose and causing a yellow flag).
- The No. 26 Andretti Autosport entry of Carlos Munoz was fined $500 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with equipment - air hose).
Manufacturer's Championship Update
Honda received a deduction of 20 manufacturer championship points for an engine that did not attain its life cycle during the race weekend at Pocono. According to Rule 10.6.4.3, 20 manufacturer points are deducted for an engine that fails to reach its 2,500-mile life cycle. The Honda engine on the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport entry of Gabby Chaves did not reach its life cycle minimum before being changed out.
Following the deduction, Chevrolet leads the manufacturer championship with 1,429 points compared to Honda's 1,083 points.
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Aaron Durant is the editor of the VAVEL USA Racing section. Follow him on Twitter at @DoubleA291.