How can this be?

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

XXXX was disqualified and fined $1,000 for having his fire bottles pinned while making a pass with his Super Gas entry during the NHRA Lucas Oil Division 3 event at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH held June 2-4. The fine is appealable. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari.
How can you be fined for having a safety device in a car that is not required in the class and not be using it?
What am I missing here??

Is it the Comp car (A/AA) you are referring to?
oops...just read the second infraction