Details on Kahne and Kenseth Disqualifications
All I had read yesterday just mentioned that Kasey Kahne and Matt Kenseth qualifying attempts were disqualified, but nothing really gave any details. I just read an article today on AOL that mentions both had extra holes in their cars that could’ve given them better aerodynamics. Kenseth’s car had extra holes in the wheel well and Kahne’s were in an unspecified location.
Their qualifying times were disallowed after inspectors discovered illegal modifications in each car. NASCAR said Kenseth’s Ford had illegal holes in the wheel well and Kahne’s Dodge also had illegal holes in an unspecified location. The holes may have improved the aerodynamics of their cars.
It’s the second consecutive year NASCAR discovered violations following pole qualifying. Last year, crew chief Chad Knaus was thrown out of the race after Jimmie Johnson’s car failed inspection. Knaus was suspended four races. Johnson rebounded to win the Daytona 500 the following week and they eventually reunited and won the Nextel Cup championship. Source: Kenseth, Kahne Fail Qualifying Inspections Drivers Could Face Penalties for Illegal Holes
Fines are sure to follow.
