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NASCAR: Tire chasing crewman suspended

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Khatir Soltani
The JTG Daughtery Racing's crew member, who was caught chasing a tire across pit road, forcing NASCAR to throw a race-changing caution at Atlanta Motor Speedway, will be suspended for four races.

Jimmy Watts, the gasman for Marcos Ambrose's crew, will also be placed on probation through the end of the year. Frank Kerr, the crew chief for the No 47 Toyota, was also placed on probation because NASCAR deemed him responsible for the actions of the team.

Most drivers caught a lap down never recovered, and there were just 12 cars on the lead lap when winner Kurt Busch crossed the finish line.
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Khatir Soltani
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