Berrier, crew chief of the No. 29 Chevrolet driven by Kevin Harvick, was suspended from NASCAR competition until Oct. 19, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31. During post-qualifying inspection last Friday, the No. 29 was found to have an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting - violations of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) in the series rule book.

In addition:

• Tony Gibson, crew chief of the No. 15 Chevrolet driven by Michael Waltrip, was fined $10,000. During pre-qualifying inspection last Friday, the No. 15 was found to have an unapproved air directional device and unapproved wheel spacers - violations of Sections 12-4-A and 12-4-Q.
• Tony Eury Jr., crew chief of the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., was fined $2,500. During opening day inspection last Thursday, the No. 8 was found to have unapproved fuel cell foam, violating 12-4-A and 12-4-Q.
• Dustin Smith, crew chief of the No. 89 Dodge driven by Morgan Shepherd, was fined $2,500. During opening-day inspection, the No. 89 also had unapproved fuel cell foam.