All penalties upheld against Chad Knaus and the 48 team

Today NASCAR announced all penalties against the #48 team will be upheld.

The penalties were:

  • Loss of 25 championship points
  • Crew Chief Chad Knaus suspended for six weeks, fined $100,000, placed on probation until May 9
  • Car Chief Ron Malec suspended for six weeks, placed on probation until May 9

NOTE: Chad Knaus will still be at Bristol because Hendrick Motorsports is further appealing this case.