2012-03-20

NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING CHIEF APPELLATE OFFICER STATEMENT

On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team.  This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2012.


The penalties concern Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing;” Section 12-4(J): “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the Event;” and Section 20-2.1(E): “If in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted: Unapproved car body modifications.”

The results of the appeal hearing were as follows:

-          Rescinding the loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Car Owner points (for Jeff Gordon).

-          Rescinding the loss of 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points (for Jimmie Johnson).

-          Rescinding the six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events suspension for the Crew Chief (Chad Knaus) and Car Chief (Ron Malec), however both will remain on NASCAR probation until May 9, 2012.

-          $100,000 fine remains in place for the Crew Chief (Chad Knaus).

John Middlebrook – Chief Appellate Officer


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Course de 6 heures présentée ce samedi à Montréal.

                

COMMUNIQUÉ – POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE


L’Enduro des Champions Pole-Position :
Une 4ème édition qui s'annonce palpitante !

Montréal (Québec), le 19 mars 2012.- L’édition 2012 de l’Enduro des Champions Pole-Position a lieu ce samedi (24 mars), au complexe Kart-O-Mania de Montréal. Cette épreuve d’endurance karting d’une durée de 6 heures regroupe les meilleurs équipes classées à l’issue des traditionnelles 4 Heures Pole-Position (version "nocturne" et "classique") ayant eu lieu le mois dernier.

Cette épreuve s'annonce comme très disputée avec un éventail de pilotes provenant de disciplines aussi variées que le circuit routier, le karting, le stock-car, le rallye et le solo. Bien que cet événement ait vocation de regrouper les pilotes professionnels, semi pro et amateurs avant le début de la saison printanière, le niveau sportif apparaît plus que relevé !

C’est donc ce samedi, à 17 heures précises, sous forme d’un spectaculaire départ de type "Le Mans Classic" (pilotes qui traversent en courant la piste pour sauter dans leurs machines et débuter ainsi la course), que cet Enduro des Champions Pole-Position sera lancé. 60 pilotes (équipages de 5 pilotes) ont été autorisés à participer, répartis dans 12 équipes.

L’entrée au site de Kart-O-Mania, situé au 5196 de la Savane (coin Décarie) à Montréal, est gratuite pour tous les spectateurs. L'Enduro des Champions Pole-Position est présenté par Pole-Position Magazine, Kart-O-Mania, le NAPA 200 et A.S.Q.

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Avis aux médias


- Aucune procédure spéciale d’accréditation. Si vous prévoyez toutefois être accompagnés de photographes professionnels et/ou cameramen, merci de nous en aviser par courriel (info@poleposition.ca) afin de leur préparer une accréditation qui leur permettra de circuler librement en bord de piste.

- Le communiqué final d’après course sera diffusé dimanche 25 mars à midi.

 

HORAIRE OFFICIEL


15h00 à 15h30 : Accueil des participants
15h35 : Tirage au sort des karts et des positions de départ
15h55 à 16h15 : Séance d'essais libres
16h25 à 16h40 : Réunion des pilotes
16h45 : Mise en formation des machines sur la grille de départ
16h59 : Pilotes debout à la grille de départ, prêts pour départ type "Le Mans Classic"
17h00 : Départ de l'Enduro des Champions Pole-Position
23h00 : Arrivée de l'Enduro des Champions Pole-Position

LISTE DES INSCRITS                            


Flagworld.com = Marcel Lafontaine; Dany Flageole; Jean-François Séguin; J.Blanchette; Rémy Audette
A.Healy Racing - Top Karting = Alex Healy; Tyler Givogue; Philip Major; Michael Forget; Pierre Clavet
Autonet.ca = Simon Dion-Viens; Valérie Limoges; Mathieu Demers; Éric Côté; Philippe Gauvreau
Équipe 94 SAAS Racewear = Alexandre Jeannotte; B.Godin; P.Jeannotte; William Peters; À annoncer...
Val Racing = Valérie Chiasson; Kevin King; Simon Bélanger; Kristopher Ryan-Bissonnette; D.Michaud
Arvida Racing = Daniel Pilote; Daniel Gauthier; Philippe Thériault; Pierre-M.Gauthier; Jacques Lapointe
Fondation Trioomph = Xavier Coupal; Simon Lauzé; Massimo Scotti; Jérimy Daniel; À annoncer...
No Amélie Team = Paul Heng; Jean-François Lafontaine; Mathieu Pochyla; Étienne St-Laurent; M.Diseo
Les Trakés 1 = Michel Harper; Fabrice Duclos; André Normandin; Alejandro Lima-Molina; Ludovic Lord
Les Trakés 2 = Stéphane Gagnon; Mark Krusemer; Christian Doré; Mike Naz; Nicolas Mareschal
Project K = Peter Luu; Maxim Duchaine; Pierre-Luc Durand; Elvis Martel; Shawn Grisanti
Sunday Cup Lapping Club = Dominic Brouillette; Camy A.Boucher; M.Hétu; M.A.Lamontagne; M.Lafleur

Pour plus d’information :

- Pole-Position Magazine, (450) 464-4076
- Kart-O-Mania, (514) 725-0909


Tous les détails sur l’Enduro des Champions Pole-Position : voir www.poleposition.ca



                                         



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South Boston Speedway next stop for PASS South

Charlotte, NC 3/20/12- It's not too often that fans will get to see the “Bad Boys with the Bad Fast Toys” PASS South Series in action during a Saturday afternoon matinee, but this Saturday fans in and around South Boston, Virginia will as a 2 PM start is slated to get the action underway. Fans will get to enjoy double file restarts, all green flag racing, and 600 plus horsepower under pristine spring weather that much of the south is currently experiencing all before nightfall.


“I think fans will really enjoy this weekend’s race with the early start and beautiful weather throughout the region right now. Everyone will be able to get out to the track early and do some lunch time tailgating if they want and then watch some of the best super late model drivers in the country at one of the nicest tracks we go to as a series and still be home that night to do something else if they want,” stated Pro All Stars Series President Tom Mayberry.

Race fans won’t be the only ones looking forward to the early start. PASS South competitors such as Tim Pinion, driver of the #42 Commonwealth Building Materials Dodge whose home track happens to be the South Boston Speedway, is equally excited about the 150 laps under the blue skies of southern Virginia.

“I think racing during the day will be a great experience for the fans at South Boston because sometimes in March the nights can still be quite cool. Obviously it presents a few different challenges for the teams because we are use to racing at night, but that’s just part of racing,” added Pinion.

While racing during daylight hours in the series second race of the young season may be the topic of discussion for some drivers, others will be hoping to bounce back from disappointing results at the Dillon Motor Speedway two weeks ago. Coulter Motorsports teammates Craig Goess and Gray Gaulding are both looking for redemption at South Boston after getting involved in a lap four crash two weeks ago. Ross Kenseth, son of 2012 Dayton 500 winner Matt Kenseth, is also looking forward to hitting the 4/10th mile track after finishing outside the top ten at Dillon.

With both South Boston winners from a year ago not expected to be in attendance, the door is wide open for a new winner. Veteran racers Jay Fogleman and Preston Peltier, neither of which had stellar results a season ago at the track, will be looking to change their personal history a bit. Brandon Ward, Bradley McCaskill, David Quakenbush, and David Latour, who will be making his super late model debut at the track after having competed in the late model stock car division there in recent years, all have filed entries for this Saturday’s race.

For tickets and directions to the 4/10th mile facility contact the track directly at 434-572-4947 or visit www.southbostonspeedway.com.


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