#44 DQed After Beech Ridge Post-Race Inspection
Pro All Stars Series North Final determination of findings
A post race inspection at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on September 21st the top 5 finishing cars in the PASS 400 as well as the remainder of current top 5 contenders in PASS north points were subject to evaluation of Engine specifications as well as mandated fuel testing.
Preliminary Findings indicated that one car(#44) of the 8 in evaluation was in question in regards to rule #10.10 Engine option #2 a. of the Pro All Stars Series North Rules.
On Tuesday September 23rd with full cooperation from Brian Burgess along with Team owner Richard Moody the engine in question was delivered for inspection to series officials. Engine in question was disassembled, measured and verified to accuracy of preliminary testing preformed.
Final findings upon preformed inspection reaffirmed the preliminary test held at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on September 21st as the engine was in violation of Rule #10.10 Engine option #2 a.
Series Technical Director Scott Reed stated “ The infraction was based on tolerances as opposed to most that are truly illegal parts. In this matter the engine in question is legal in reference to parts utilized, yet the end result could have been avoided with less machine work to Cylinder heads utilized or possibly even the use of another Cylinder head gasket.” Reed added “ It’s highly unlikely the team would have had any knowledge of the presence of the issue, as about all teams today purchase engines from builders outside their own team. Unfortunate as the amount in question was slight yet did exceed series posted rules.”
Team Manager Brian Burgess stated at the moment of finding “ I don’t expect to run against others beyond the specifications and we as a team don’t want to run that way either. We thought the engine was fine as it was purchased from another team with build and spec sheet which indicated other than found in today’s determination.”
The Team’s Finish of 4th will be disallowed as well as forfeited event earnings, bonuses and all event points. The team also has been assessed an undisclosed monetary fine in regards to the infraction.
Tom Mayberry, PASS President