DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 29, 2008) – NASCAR has penalized Lance Deiters, crew chief of the No. 3 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Series East, as a result of rules infractions found Saturday at Adirondack International Speedway in Beaver Falls, N.Y.

The No. 3 car driven by Austin Dillon was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20C-12.3-S (front shock absorbers would not extend to the specified distance within the specified period of time) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book. The violations were discovered during post race inspection on July 26.

As a result, Deiters has been suspended from the next three NASCAR Camping World Series East events, suspended from NASCAR until Sept. 17, 2008, and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2008.