Race officials say the tire tests have failed
Today, it’s the final day of the Tulsa Shootout. The event on the 1/5-mile dirt track takes place indoors on the same track as the Chili Bowl Nationals.
As the event was ongoing, officials released another set of tire sample tests. One driver has failed to conform to the benchmark.
This set of sample results were from Thursday night’s portion of the show.
“Samples taken from the car owned by Dave Mac Motorsports, and driven by Kale Drake in Stock Non-Wing have come back not conforming to the benchmark, and as a result, Drake has been disqualified. Samples were taken following race No. 244 from the mandated ASCS2 Right Rear,” the event release stated.
The tire samples were taken in the Tech Area just as the race was completed. The samples were taken using the team’s own tire groover.
“All samples were placed into a vial and then put into a numbered evidence bag. Each sample, including the date it was taken, race number, tire compound, tire serial number, evidence bag number, official’s initials, and a team representative’s signature.”
“In all classes, tire samples will be taken and sent to be tested. Any doping of tires is illegal and will result in the disqualification and forfeiture of all purse money.”
Two samples of the same tire were tested. Both failed to meet the benchmark.
Yesterday, officials released the first lab test results from tire samples. All drivers conformed to the benchmark.
The finale of the event is currently ongoing.
