The team of George Bessette Jr is also in contact with the Connecticut State Police
NASCAR driver Sam Rameau has been indefinitely suspended.
The suspension is related to an incident at Thompson Speedway. It took place during the Outlaw Open Modified feature at the Thompson, Connecticut facility.
Sam Rameau and George Bessette Jr tangled with 16 laps to go while racing for the race lead. Bessette Jr drove it deep under braking, Rameau attempted to hold him tight to the bottom. They made contact and both cars found the outside wall.
Rameau climbed from his car noticeably frustrated. As the driver got to the infield, things got physical.
In the video posted below, multiple crew members were seeing in a brawl on the ground. Someone was then struck in the head as they were slowing getting up from the ground.
The driver has also been banned from ACT and PASS events.
George Bessette Jr comments
The driver posted the following statement:
“The actions at Thompson this weekend were a shock to many, especially our family and fans. Mad Dog Racing, despite the name, is NOT a team that supports or condones behavior shown Sunday night.”
“Any actions detrimental or harmful to any of our fellow competitors, fans, safety personnel, is strongly condemned by everyone involved in our operation.”
“As for the crew that was involved in the defense of our driver: Ted Anderson, our car owner, is thankfully okay. No injuries.”
“Uncle Phil, ‘helmet guy,’ is doing well, but has serious facial injuries.”
“George Sr, father / crew chief / 39 car owner, is sore but not seriously injured.”
“We have in been contact with the Connecticut State Police since Sunday night. We do not want to see another competitor/team have to go through what our driver and team went through that night.”
“On a positive note, your 2023 SK Light Champion is recovering physically and mentally, but is okay. He has received his diploma, and has earned the ‘Mad Dog’ title this weekend. Move over Sr, you’re “Dad Dog” now.”
“If anyone at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this weekend found our drivers headsock in the infield, it would be greatly appreciated if it was returned.”
NASCAR Rulebook
12-8.A. : NASCAR membership is a privilege. With that privilege comes certain benefits, responsibilities and obligations. Correct and proper conduct, both on and off the race track, is part of a Member’s responsibilities. A Member’s actions can reflect upon the sport as a whole and on other NASCAR Members. Ideally, NASCAR Members are role models for the many fans who follow this sport, regardless of the type of license a Member may hold, or specific Series in which a Member may participate. Therefore, NASCAR views a Member’s conduct, both on and off the race track, which might constitute a behavioral Rules violation under the Rule Book with great importance.
12-8.1 : Member Conduct Guidelines
C-2. : Member-to-Member confrontation(s) with physical violence and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s) and/or abuse and/or endangerment;
E-1. : Actions by a NASCAR Member that NASCAR finds to be detrimental to stock car racing or NASCAR.
Multiple tracks ban Sam Rameau
Lee USA Speedway, Hudson Speedway and Claremont Motorsports Park all ban the driver:
“After careful review of the events that transpired at Thompson Speedway during the World Series we feel as if allowing Sam Rameau, Randy Rameau and team to compete at our facilities would be condoning the horrible actions of his team,” stated Benjamin Bosowski, the owner of all three tracks.
“What transpired there was a detriment to stock car racing and we will not allow it at our facilities.”
“As of today’s date, they are all banned from Claremont Motorsports Park, Hudson Speedway and Lee USA Speedway indefinitely, that includes participating in our events, lease events or any function at the facilities.”
Sam Rameau vs George Bessette Jr
Thompson Motor Speedway
Fight Video
Links
Sam Rameau | George Bessette Jr | Thompson Speedway | NASCAR
