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NASCAR penalizes Kenseth after engine fails
NASCAR Kenseth Engine Heal
FILE - In this April 20, 2013 file photo, Matt Kenseth, left, walks from the garage following practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series STP 400 auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Kenseth's race-winning car from Kansas failed inspection at NASCAR's Research and Development Center, The Associated Press has learned. NASCAR officials were discussing Wednesday, April 24, 2013 what penalties to levy against Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing, multiple people familiar with the inspection told the AP on the condition of anonymity because no decision has been made. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File) - photo by Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to engines, tires and fuel on a race car. Anything even slightly improper is dealt with swiftly and severely. NASCAR always throws the book at offenders.