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NASCAR official: Sport taking a closer look at lax lug nut enforcement

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NASCAR on Friday validated Tony Stewart's comments about lug nuts and racing safety. Just without rescinding his $35,000 fine.

It sent Scott Miller, senior vice president of competition, into the media room at Richmond to address questions about a growing concern regarding one of the smallest and least expensive items on a racecar.

The gist of Miller's comments: We are reviewing procedures and enforcement.

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Presented here are Miller's comments and questions raised in Friday's Q&A session.