I wasn't there, don't know about a threat of a fine but NHRA did publicly state that no racer would be allowed to leave the grounds on Sunday until the race had completed:
http://www.nhra.com/content/news.asp...19407&zoneid=8
Tim Kish
3032 SS/GS - 1999 Dodge Neon
Yep - a FWD Super Stocker