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Brad Keselowski, Tony Stewart fined and put on probation by NASCAR

Brad Keselowski and Tony Stewart have been fined and placed on probation for their involvement in post-race incidents following the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte on Saturday night

Both drivers have been placed on probation for four Sprint Cup events through to November 12, with Keselowski and Stewart also facing fines of $50,000 and $25,000 respectively.

Series officials determined the pair to be in violation of Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4.9 (Behavioural penalty - involved in post-race incidents).

Keselowski triggered a chain of post-race remonstrations when he hit both Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth on the slowing-down lap in retaliation for earlier on-track clashes.

The Penske driver inadvertently rammed the rear of Stewart's car while trying to hit Kenseth, prompting the three-time champion to respond by reversing back into Keselowski's Ford.

Kenseth, who tackled Keselowksi in the garage area, and Hamlin, who brake-tested Keselowski during the cool-down lap, escaped punishment.

"These penalties are about maintaining a safe environment following the race," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR senior vice president, competition and racing development.

"We knew that the new Chase format was likely going to raise the intensity level and we want our drivers to continue to be themselves.

"However, the safety of our drivers, crew members, officials, and workers is paramount and we will react when that safety could be compromised."

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