Manufacturer Championship Points UpdateINDYCAR announced the following post-event infractions and manufacturer championship points

updates following the ABC Supply 500, which was held Aug. 23 at Pocono Raceway:

• Verizon IndyCar Series driver Tristan Vautier (Dale Coyne Racing) was penalized for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable

contact) of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook. Vautier, who was placed on probation for the remainder of the season

following the event at Auto Club Speedway on June 27, was penalized three points in the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers

point standings, fined $10,000 and will not be able to practice for the first two hours of the Verizon IndyCar Series

Promoter Test at Sonoma Raceway on Aug. 28.

• The No. 2 Team Penske entry was fined $3,000 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with equipment -

air hose, third offense).

• The No. 41 AJ Foyt Racing entry was fined $2,500 for violating Rule 1.1.1.3 (hazardous condition: tire coming loose and

causing a yellow flag).

• The No. 26 Andretti Autosport entry was fined $500 for violating Rule 7.10.1.5 (pit safety violation: contact with

equipment - air hose).

• Honda received a deduction of 20 manufacturer championship points for an engine that did not attain its life cycle

during the ABC Supply 500 race weekend. According to Rule 10.6.4.3, 20 manufacturer points are deducted for an engine that

fails to reach its 2,500-mile life cycle. The Honda engine on the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport entry did not reach its

life cycle minimum before being changed out. Following the deduction, Chevrolet leads the manufacturer championship with

1,429 points; Honda has 1,083 points.

Members may contest the imposition of penalties pursuant to the procedures and timelines details in the review and appeal

procedures of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook