James Davison’s Dale Coyne Racing squad was handed a $10,000 fine as officials served a host of penalties following the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. The crew of the #19 Honda was penalised for an unsafe release when they gave Davison the all-clear to fire away from his pit box only to be sent into the path of team-mate Pippa Mann. The contact saw Davison’s car shunted sideways, injuring two crew members of another Coyne entry who were servicing the car of Tristan Vautier. Davison was forced to retire with mechanical issues soon after the incident on lap 116 of 200. Series officials also moved to place Colombian Gabby Chaves on a six-race probation and receive a $10,000 fine...
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