Penalties
Due to the events that transpired on track and in the pits during the race on June 16th 2012 the following people are suspended from participating at Colorado National Speedway and will not be allowed entry into the CNS facility indefinently and for a minimum of the remainder of the 2012 race season.
Ed Vechiarelli Sr., Ed Vechiarelli Jr., Dave Finley, Tony Finley, and Mike Dixon.
Also, Kevin Steinke has been issued a 1 week suspension and a $250 fine for his engagement in the activity.
Name: Adam Deines
Late Model Number: 7
Division: Late Models
Date of Infraction: 05-27-2012
Rule Infraction(s): The #7 Late Model driven by Adam Deines was penalized for rough driving in the Late Model main event.
Clarification: Adam left the track to replace a flat tire, he replaced one tire (CNS tech verified), when Adam returned to the track he was 8 laps down and that is when the rough driving penalty took place.
Penalty: Adam Deines was fined $300 and penalized several spots in the main event which placed him in the final position in the finishing order.
Name: Happy Ferree
Truck Number: 1
Division: Pro Truck
Date of Infraction: 09/25/10
Rule Infraction(s): Actions detrimental to the sport of Auto Racing. The #1 Truck failed post race inspection and was found to be utilizing the following unapproved engine parts: Crankshaft did not meet minimum weight, non OEM type valves
Penalty: Driver was Disqualified with no points or money for the 10-25-2010 Event. The penalty assessed is according to provisions outlined in the 2010 CNS Rule Book.
NOTE: This penalty is under appeal.
Car Number: 1
Division: Pro Truck
Date of Infraction: 8/28/10
Rule Infraction(s): Truck was found to be utilizing a purpose built racing transmission in post race inspection. Due to grey areas that are present in the 2010 CNS rule book and the fact that OEM “type” transmission does not fully cover the spirit of the rule. CNS will amend the rule and this particular transmission and racing type transmissions (except the Jerico 2-speed) will not be eligible for competition at CNS.
Penalty:
Driver was penalized 7 points which realigns the point spread between first and second place.
Name: Justin Simonson
Car Number: 09
Division: Pro Truck
Date of Infraction: 8/28/10
Rule Infraction(s):
Speeding in the pit area. Vehicle and driver were witnessed by multiple technical officials. The drivers were warned in the 7/17/10 Driver’s meeting that CNS intended to start handing down fines for speeding in the pits. This is the second offense in the 2010 season and further offenses will result in race suspensions.
Penalty: $100 fine.
Name: Chris Atkinson
Car Number: 91
Division: Late model
Date of Infraction: 9/04/10
Rule Infraction(s):
Speeding in the pit area. Vehicle and driver were witnessed by multiple technical officials during the Late Model 100 lap event. The drivers were warned in the Driver’s meeting that CNS intended to start handing down fines for speeding in the pits.
Penalty: $50 fine.
Name: Matt Burton
Car Number: 36
Division: Pro Truck
Date of Infraction: 8/28/10
Rule Infraction(s):
Speeding in the pit area. Vehicle and driver were witnessed by multiple technical officials. The drivers were warned in the 7/17/10 Driver’s meeting that CNS intended to start handing down fines for speeding in the pits.
Penalty:
$50 fine.
Car Number: 8
Division: Super Stock
Date of Infraction: 8-07-10
Rule Infraction(s):
Car was found to be utilizing a non-stock torque converter.
Penalty:
Car and driver were penalized 10 finishing positions for both points and purse.
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