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Keselowski, who is competing for the season-long title in the
Chase for the Sprint Cup, received a $50,000 fine. He will be on
probation through the next four races. The probation ends just
before the season-ending race in South Florida.
Stewart, who is not in the Chase, was fined $25,000 and handed a
four-race probation.
"These penalties are about maintaining a safe environment
following the race," NASCAR senior vice president of competition
and racing development Robin Pemberton said in a statement. "We
knew that the new Chase format was likely going to raise the
intensity level and we want our drivers to continue to be
themselves. However, the safety of our drivers, crew members,
officials, and workers is paramount and we will react when that
safety could be compromised."
Keselowski attempted to spin Denny Hamlin's car after the
checkered flag, then rammed Matt Kenseth's car. Stewart, caught
in the action between the other drivers, backed into
Keselowski's car, wrecking the front end.
Hamlin and Kenseth were not penalized.
In the current standings, Hamlin is seventh, Kenseth is ninth
and Keselowski is 10th. Only the top eight will remain in the
Chase after Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway.
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