PENALTY REPORT: Thomas’ Trouble at the Tricky Triangle

Thomas Villano makes contact with the No. 16 of Nathaniel Campbell

CJR officials issued a penalty Thursday for an on-track infraction during lap 71 of this weeks Circuit Cup Series race at the Pocono Raceway.

Thomas Villano, independent driver of the No. 34 Ford, was suspended 1 week and docked 25 driver points for violating Section 4.1.2.3 of CJR Sporting Code during Wednesday’s Tickle Me Triangle 225.

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In the moments after the caution flag was thrown Thomas Villano appeared to run down and intentionally right hook Nathaniel Campbell, driver of the No. 16 Hollywood Motorsports Chevy. For his actions Thomas will be docked 25 driver points and parked for the return of the Brickyard 400 next week.

No other penalties were announced this week.

The Cup Series continues its regular season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET).

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