In this court case, the specific equipment referred to is the intake manifold used on the winning number 24 Chevrolet during the Richmond race. The GM part number on the casting was the same, however, a different material was used which altered the properties of the casting. Jeff Gordon talks with his team members The court handed down its sentence. Gordon's driver points and Hendrick's owner points were reduced by 100 each. However, Gordon retains his win at Richmond.
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If not, teams could obtain unfair advantages and the carefully protected level playing field could be tilted. Hendrick Motorsports engineers have tested the part and determined that it in no way affected horsepower output. There was no attempt to conceal the part, which we have been running since April. It also passed post-race inspection in Charlotte for two of our cars. Hendrick Motorsports has a strict policy that our people abide by the rules.