After a four-hour inspection of the Petty Enterprises race car, NASCAR determined the engine in Petty's car was over the limit in cubic inches as specified in the rule book. The Petty team was penalized 104 points and fined $35,000 for the rule violations involving the tires and engine.1983 Miller High Life 500 racing information at NASCAR.com1983 Miller High Life 500 racing information at How Stuff Works The engine was determined to be , well over the specifications in the NASCAR rulebook for 1983 which stipulated a maximum of .
