Castroneves fined for "improper" comment made after Japan race

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09/27/2011 - Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - IndyCar slapped driver Helio Castroneves with a $30,000 fine and placed him on probation for the remainder of the season on Tuesday for actions following the September 18 race at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan.

According to a news release from IndyCar, Castroneves was penalized for improper, profane or disparaging language in reference to race officials for comments he made toward race director Brian Barnhart via Twitter. The Team Penske driver was furious after he received a penalty for passing under a local yellow during the final lap on the 2.983-mile road course. He was running seventh at the time but ended up finishing 22nd.

"Brian Barnhart is inconsistent and even changes the rule book when it is convenient for him and his own personal interests," Castroneves tweeted.

He also noted, "It is sad to see one person being responsible for bringing down an entire series."

Castroneves has the option to work off the fine by making a series of public appearances on behalf of IndyCar throughout the remainder of this season.

Last year, Castroneves was fined $60,000 and placed on probation for season's end following his post-race altercation with officials in Edmonton, Canada. He was penalized for blocking his teammate, Will Power, just after a restart with three laps remaining in that event.

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