Eddie Troconis, crew chief for Kris Wright’s No. 02 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been suspended by NASCAR indefinitely for a behavioral violation.
According to the penalty report from NASCAR, Troconis violated sections 12.8.1.c of the rulebook.
A violation of that section can be attributed to any of the following:
- Physical confrontation with a NASCAR Official, media members, fans, etc.
- Member-to-Member confrontation(s) with physical violence and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s) and/or abuse and/or endangerment.
- Attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Race or championship.
- Intentionally wrecking another vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is removed from Competition as a result.
According to NASCAR.com, the sanctioning body confirmed the violation was not a competition or on-track-related incident.
Troconis has made 142 Truck Series starts as a crew chief since 2012.
Kris Wright and the No. 02 truck finished 36th last weekend at Talladega after a wreck.
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