Flash.(Briefs)

Hands off NASCAR fined Craig Curione $10,000 and suspended him indefinitely following his actions after the recent Texas race. The crewman for Scott Riggs at Evernham Motorsports was involved in a scrap with members of Kevin Harvick's team. Riggs was third in the final laps until crashing out after contact with Harvick.

Burton back 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton will return from a two-year absence next year in the No. 4 Chevrolet for Morgan-McClure Motorsports. Burton replaces Scott Wimmer, who moves from Cup to a Busch ride with Richard Childress Racing. Case closed ...

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