NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$

danny waters sr · 06-08-2013, 09:03 PM

GLENDORA, Calif. -- NHRA announced today that it has fined Dan Gonzalez $7,500 as a result of an incident in the pits at the just completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.

Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Matt Smith in Hector Arana Jr.'s pit area, which involved both profanity and physical abuse. Such action is inappropriate behavior and in violation of participant conduct as outlined in Section 1, page 3, section 1.3.1, of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook. Gonzalez also is required to formally apologize to Smith for his unacceptable sportsmanship. Any further incidents will result in additional disciplinary action up to, and including, suspension of competition privileges.

The fine must be paid in full prior to Gonzalez being eligible to participate at any future NHRA events. The fine is appealable, as outlined in section 1, pages 16-23 of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook.

art leong · 06-08-2013, 09:35 PM

Revenue to cover low car counts?

bigshow2966 · 06-09-2013, 05:15 PM

My guess is you're better off to not run your pie hole about a competitor's wife and then get in a fight too.

Bill Koski · 06-10-2013, 12:25 PM

From what I've heard about this is a guy invaded a pit area, was asked to leave several times and then someone from the team whose pit area was invaded is fined?
STRANGE?????

Ed Wright · 06-10-2013, 12:38 PM

I think he hit somebody.

Jim Kaekel · 06-10-2013, 01:01 PM

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...htown-pit-flap

Bill Koski · 06-10-2013, 04:35 PM

I guess sucker punchng teammates is OK!
I never heard where crapps was fined for his sneak attack on whit the twit?

RJDUDEK · 06-10-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I think he hit somebody.

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06-08-2013, 09:03 PM	#1
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ GLENDORA, Calif. -- NHRA announced today that it has fined Dan Gonzalez $7,500 as a result of an incident in the pits at the just completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Matt Smith in Hector Arana Jr.'s pit area, which involved both profanity and physical abuse. Such action is inappropriate behavior and in violation of participant conduct as outlined in Section 1, page 3, section 1.3.1, of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook. Gonzalez also is required to formally apologize to Smith for his unacceptable sportsmanship. Any further incidents will result in additional disciplinary action up to, and including, suspension of competition privileges. The fine must be paid in full prior to Gonzalez being eligible to participate at any future NHRA events. The fine is appealable, as outlined in section 1, pages 16-23 of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

06-08-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ Revenue to cover low car counts? __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

06-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 655 Likes: 676 Liked 181 Times in 56 Posts	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ My guess is you're better off to not run your pie hole about a competitor's wife and then get in a fight too.

06-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#4
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ From what I've heard about this is a guy invaded a pit area, was asked to leave several times and then someone from the team whose pit area was invaded is fined? STRANGE?????

06-10-2013, 12:38 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ I think he hit somebody. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

06-10-2013, 01:01 PM	#6
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...htown-pit-flap __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-10-2013, 04:35 PM	#7
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA and another fine$$$$$$$$ I guess sucker punchng teammates is OK! I never heard where crapps was fined for his sneak attack on whit the twit?