Erb served a 1-year suspension following the incident with Bobby Pierce (Video)
In August 2020, Cedar Lake Speedway hosted the famed USA Nationals for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Fireworks went off ahead of as well as during the feature event as the stars dirt late model battled for $50,000.
Bobby Pierce and Tyler Erb made contact and Erb went for a spin. He quickly found Pierce under caution and drove into the back of him.
Under caution, the No. 1 driver then coasted backwards around the track in search of Pierce. When he found him, Erb drove into his nose and did a burnout.
Bob Pierce, co-owner of the team and father to Bobby ran out on the track. He reached into the cockpit of Erb, yelled and began swinging.
A World of Outlaws official also ran onto the track. He reached into the cockpit of Erb and attempted to hit the kill switch. In the process, Erb pulled away and knocked the official to the ground.
Needless to say, fans got a show.
Related: Tyler Erb vs Bobby Pierce at Cedar Lake Speedway (Video)
World Racing Group Penalties
After the incident, Bobby Pierce and Tyler Erb were sent to the pit area. Each were disqualified from the event.
Tyler Erb was suspended indefinitely from all World Racing Group events. He was also fined $5,000.
Bob Pierce was also fined $1,000. In addition, he was suspended from World Racing Group events for 1 month.
Per the announcement one year ago, Erb is forced to pay the fine before reinstatement would be considered.
Erb elected to appeal the penalty. Weeks later, the appeals panel heard the appeal and elected to keep the penalty in place. In addition, they required Erb to take an anger management class before becoming eligible for reinstatement.
Related: Tyler Erb required to take anger management class
Related: Angie Pierce lights Tyler Erb shirt on fire; Bobby Pierce attempts to defuse situation (Video)
Tyler Erb suspension lifted
With the indefinite suspension, no time table was given. Today, World of Outlaws officials have opened the door for the suspension to be lifted.
“World of Outlaws and DIRTcar officials have reinstated Late Model driver Tyler Erb, who was serving a suspension from an on-track incident on Aug. 8, 2020.”
“Erb will be allowed to return to World of Outlaws and DIRTcar sanctioned events beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, provided he applies for a DIRTcar license.”
Erb has not competed in a DIRTcar event for a full year.
Related: USA Nationals Results: August 8, 2020 (World of Outlaws Late Model)
Links
Bobby Pierce | Tyler Erb | Cedar Lake Speedway | World of Outlaws
