NASCAR Takes Action Against Thompson Speedway Competitors
Thompson, CT — The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has imposed an indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition on four drivers following an incident on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Thompson International Speedway. NASCAR is the sanctioning body for races at Thompson and NASCAR officials are in charge of the competition at the speedway. The official penalty notice from NASCAR cited the drivers for “Actions detrimental to stock car racing.”
Race drivers Fred Michalski of Dayville, CT, Scott and Trevor Michalski of South Killingly, CT and Scott Jassaume of Danielson, CT all received the same penalty from NASCAR. In addition, the Speedway has informed these drivers and Ruth Michalski of South Killingly, CT that they are no longer welcome on the property in and around the race track.
“We feel the actions taken by NASCAR are appropriate considering the seriousness of the incident in our pit area last Thursday. We can not and will not tolerate that kind of behavior by anyone. We believe that these actions are in the best interest of the Speedway, its fans and competitors”, Said track owner, Don Hoenig.
Sources: Thompson Speedway PR