Transactionist: Motorsports Latest Sport Transactions http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 en-us NASCAR (NASCAR): Fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for poor behavior during the Sprint Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. (11/25/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Friday, November 25, 2011, Nascar fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for poor behavior during the Sprint Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:30:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Fined Kyle Busch $50,000 and placed him on probation through the end of the year for his actions during Friday`s Truck Series race. (11/07/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Monday, November 07, 2011, Nascar fined Kyle Busch $50,000 and placed him on probation through the end of the year for his actions during Friday`s Truck Series race. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:30:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Suspended Kyle Busch for the Sprint Cup or Nationwide races at Texas after he deliberately wrecked championship contender Ron Hornaday Jr. in the Truck Series race on Nov. 4. (11/05/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Saturday, November 05, 2011, Nascar suspended Kyle Busch for the Sprint Cup or Nationwide races at Texas after he deliberately wrecked championship contender Ron Hornaday Jr. in the Truck Series race on Nov. 4. Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0800 GRAND-AM ROAD RACING (Grand-am Road Racing): Named Ed Bennett chief executive officer. (9/29/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Thursday, September 29, 2011, Grand-am Road Racing named Ed Bennett chief executive officer. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Suspended Joe Denette Motorsports Truck Series team crew member Michael McLaughlin indefinitely for violating its substance abuse policy. (9/29/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Thursday, September 29, 2011, Nascar suspended Joe Denette Motorsports Truck Series team crew member Michael McLaughlin indefinitely for violating its substance abuse policy. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0800 INDYCAR (Indycar): Fined Helio Castroneves $30,000 and put him on probation because of critical comments he made on Twitter. (9/28/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, Indycar fined Helio Castroneves $30,000 and put him on probation because of critical comments he made on Twitter. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800 ITF (Indy Racing League): Re-elected president Francesco Ricci Bitti. Elected Jean Gachassin, Suwat Liptapanlop, Rene Stammbach and Jon Vegosen to the board of directors. Re-elected Ismail El Shafei, Lucy Garvin, Jack Graham, Chris Kypriotis, Juan Margets, Roman Murashkovsky, Geoff Pollard, Stuart Smith and Georg von Waldenfels to the board of directors. (9/23/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Friday, September 23, 2011, Itf re-elected president Francesco Ricci Bitti. Elected Jean Gachassin, Suwat Liptapanlop, Rene Stammbach and Jon Vegosen to the board of directors. Re-elected Ismail El Shafei, Lucy Garvin, Jack Graham, Chris Kypriotis, Juan Margets, Roman Murashkovsky, Geoff Pollard, Stuart Smith and Georg von Waldenfels to the board of directors. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:30:00 -0800 INDYCAR (Indycar): Fined Will Power $30,000 for making an obscene gesture during the IndyCar race at New Hampshire. (8/25/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Thursday, August 25, 2011, Indycar fined Will Power $30,000 for making an obscene gesture during the IndyCar race at New Hampshire. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Fined crew chief Jerry Baxter $5,000 for pulling Steve Wallace`s hair after the race at Montreal. (8/24/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Nascar fined crew chief Jerry Baxter $5,000 for pulling Steve Wallace`s hair after the race at Montreal. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:30:00 -0800 U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (Olympics): Announced the retirement of director of media services Bob Condron, effective in January, 2012. (8/24/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, August 24, 2011, U.S. Olympic Committee announced the retirement of director of media services Bob Condron, effective in January, 2012. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:30:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Suspended Trucks Series driver Shane Sieg for violating the substance abuse policy. Reinstated Nationwide Series crew member Denise Harmon-Mixon after successful completion of a rehabilitation program. (8/23/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, Nascar suspended Trucks Series driver Shane Sieg for violating the substance abuse policy. Reinstated Nationwide Series crew member Denise Harmon-Mixon after successful completion of a rehabilitation program. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Suspended K&N Pro Series West driver Ronnie Hults indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. (8/20/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Saturday, August 20, 2011, Nascar suspended K&N Pro Series West driver Ronnie Hults indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:00:00 -0800 MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY (Michigan International Speedway): Named Michael Catalina and Chad Whipkey corporate partnerships executives; Jackie Cooper project manager and Karen Hively senior executive assistant to the president. (7/20/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Michigan International Speedway named Michael Catalina and Chad Whipkey corporate partnerships executives; Jackie Cooper project manager and Karen Hively senior executive assistant to the president. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0800 INDYCAR (Indycar): Suspended Indy Lights team O2 Racing Technology and the individual membership of team owner Mark Olson through the end of 2012, for withdrawing from the David Hobbs 100 held on June 19 and encouraging others to breach contracts with IndyCar and the Indy Lights race. (6/30/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Thursday, June 30, 2011, Indycar suspended Indy Lights team O2 Racing Technology and the individual membership of team owner Mark Olson through the end of 2012, for withdrawing from the David Hobbs 100 held on June 19 and encouraging others to breach contracts with IndyCar and the Indy Lights race. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:30:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Fined Joe Gibbs Racing crew chiefs Mike Ford, Dave Rogers and Greg Zipadelli $50,000 and placed them on probation for the remainder of the year for bringing unapproved oil pans to last week`s race at Michigan International Speedway. Placed Joe Gibbs Racing car chiefs Chris Gillin, Wesley Sherrill and Jason Shapiro and competition director Jimmy Makar on probation through the end of the year for the same infractions. (6/21/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Nascar fined Joe Gibbs Racing crew chiefs Mike Ford, Dave Rogers and Greg Zipadelli $50,000 and placed them on probation for the remainder of the year for bringing unapproved oil pans to last week`s race at Michigan International Speedway. Placed Joe Gibbs Racing car chiefs Chris Gillin, Wesley Sherrill and Jason Shapiro and competition director Jimmy Makar on probation through the end of the year for the same infractions. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Docked driver Kyle Busch six points, owner Joe Gibbs six points and fined crew chief Dave Rogers $25,000 because the No. 18 Toyota failed post-race inspection at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. (6/13/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Monday, June 13, 2011, Nascar docked driver Kyle Busch six points, owner Joe Gibbs six points and fined crew chief Dave Rogers $25,000 because the No. 18 Toyota failed post-race inspection at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Fined team owner Richard Childress $150,000 and placed him on probation through the end of the year for his altercation with driver Kyle Busch following the June 4 Trucks race at Kansas Speedway. (6/06/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Tuesday, June 07, 2011, Nascar fined team owner Richard Childress $150,000 and placed him on probation through the end of the year for his altercation with driver Kyle Busch following the June 4 Trucks race at Kansas Speedway. Tue, 7 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Suspended Gary Frost, a mechanic on Jeff Burton`s team, indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. (5/25/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Nascar suspended Gary Frost, a mechanic on Jeff Burton`s team, indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. Wed, 25 May 2011 04:30:00 -0800 NASCAR (NASCAR): Docked Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick Inc. 25 points each and fined his crew chief Jeff Hensley $10,000 for failing inspection after the Trucks Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (5/25/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Nascar docked Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick Inc. 25 points each and fined his crew chief Jeff Hensley $10,000 for failing inspection after the Trucks Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Wed, 25 May 2011 04:30:00 -0800 RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING (NASCAR): Fired mechanic Gary Frost, following his suspension by NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy. (5/25/2011) http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/8 On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Richard Childress Racing fired mechanic Gary Frost, following his suspension by NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy. Wed, 25 May 2011 04:30:00 -0800