Jonathan Gomez's car doesn't pass inspection, drops to last place in West Series season opener

Jonathan Gomez, driver of the No. 22 Chevrolet that finished second in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season opener at All American Speedway in Roseville, was penalized and dropped to 23rd and last place.
His car was found to be in violations of three NASCAR specifications during post-race inspection. One of those violations was that the shock absorbers on his car would not extend to a specified distance.
Gomez’s crew chief Craig Raudman has been suspended for the next two West Series races and until May 26 by NASCAR. He was also placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2010.
All the other drivers in the race, except for winner Paulie Harraka, moved up a spot in the final order. Rookie Josh Combs moved up to second, followed by Gary Lewis, David Mayhew and Luis Martinez Jr.

Photo: The No. 22 Chevrolet driven by Jonathon Gomez did not pass post-race inspection in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series season opener at All American Speedway in Roseville. He was penalized by NASCAR and dropped from second to 23rd and last place. (Brian Bahr/Getty Images for NASCAR)

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver Jonathan Gomez finishes second at All American Speedway

Jonathan Gomez led for 35 laps of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series season opener at All American Speedway in Roseville on Saturday night.
The race ended with a green-white-checker flag finish, with Gomez in second trying to chase down Paulie Harraka.
Harraka held on for the win, his second in a row at All American Speedway.
Gomez said he was little too aggressive in turn 2 on the final restart and that cost him the win.
Still, Gomez said his team has great momentum to start the West Series season.