NASCAR denies Spencer's appeal

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NASCAR has denied Jimmy Spencer&#39;s appeal of his one-week suspension for punching Kurt Busch. He won&#39;t race this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. <br> <br> The National Stock Car Racing Commission found that regardless of ``alleged provocation or the exact magnitude of the physical contact, an inappropriate line had been crossed.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> A three-member panel of the commission heard the appeal today. The panel says Spencer ``made a compelling argument, expressing remorse and acknowledging that his actions were wrong.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> However, the commission noted that NASCAR previously had warned Spencer about his relationship with Busch and had been ``put on notice&#39;&#39; to tone it down.

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