World Racing Group has issued a big penalty, fine and suspension to Bobby Pierce
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A penalty has been issued as of today. The World of Outlaws have issued a penalty and a suspension to dirt late model driver Bobby Pierce.
The penalty comes followed a tire test following an event on February 16, 2024, at Volusia Speedway Park. Per independent lab results, the tire was chemically altered from it’s original compound.
Benchmark results are issued by the Hoosier Tire Company. The lab tests confirmed the tire did not meet those benchmarks.
Pierce has been disqualified from the event at Volusia Speedway Park. He’s been fined $1,000 and he’ll also have to pay the $400 tire analysis fee. Additionally, the team has lost the $7,000 in earnings from the event.
“Pierce is suspended from World Racing Group events for 30 days or the next four completed events in the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series schedule (whichever occurs last), and the loss of 294 Series Owner and Driver points for the 2024 season.”
Pierce has run all four WoOLMS events thus far in 2024. He sits 23rd in the standings.
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Chapter 1 Section 7 Penalties and Fine Schedules
– Any member that attempts and/or is found to be using tires that are found to be illegal in any manner will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.
– The minimum penalty for any tire that doesn’t meet the benchmark will be as follows:
– Disqualification from the event and;
– A fine up to 1,000 championship and track points and;
– Return of all earned purse and/or reward money from the event and;
– A fine up to equal the purse money awarded for the event with a minimum fine of $2,000 and;
– A minimum suspension of 1-month minimum or 4 races, up to six (6) months in duration and;
– Any cost incurred for testing
– The penalty including fine, and suspension may include the driver, crew chief, the car and car owner as stated in the penalty notice.
Chapter 3 Technical Rules, Section 11-C
– Chemical alterations, vulcanizing, tire softening, defacing, and/or altering the face of the tire lettering and/or tire stamping will not be permitted. Chemicals or tire softening is not permitted at any time.
