By alley - Apr 2, 2015, 2:37 PM ET

NASCAR: RCR appeals Newman penalties

NASCAR has revealed that Richard Childress Racing is appealing

the penalties handed down against Ryan Newman and the No. 31 team earlier this week

for a rules infraction that occurred at Fontana's Auto Club Speedway last month.

RCR requested a deferral of penalties until its appeal is heard by the sanctioning body. NASCAR Vice President of Integrated Communications David Higdon tweeted that NASCAR will defer the suspensions and fines but not points.

Newman was penalized 75 points and his crew chief Luke Lambert was fined $125,000 among other penalties after NASCAR determined the team illegally altered air pressures in its tires during a March 22 event at Fontana's Auto Club Speedway.

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