Penalty / Fine Notice:
Competitor: Michael “Max” McLaughlin
Series: Super DIRTcar Series
Event: Weedsport Speedway – 5/30/2021
Violation: Section 7.0 – Penalties and Fine Schedules
- Penalties and Fine Schedules
E. Any member and/or participant that goes into another competitor’s pit area and/or to another competitor’s car and becomes involved in any type of altercation will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or legal action and/or any other action deemed appropriate by World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.
F. Any member and/or participant involved in an altercation that results in physical contact will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or legal action and/or any other action deemed appropriate by World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.
G. Any member and/or participant who drives or causes to be driven: a race car, pit mule, ATV, 4-Wheeler, personal vehicle or transporter in a dangerous and aggressive manner will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or legal action and/or any other action deemed appropriate by World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.
Event and explanation: During the May 30, 2021 Super DIRTcar Series event at Weedsport Speedway, driver Michael “Max” McLaughlin made contact and proceeded to push another competitors car into the pit area causing a potential dangerous situation. Shortly after, his father, Mike McLaughlin, went into another competitors pit area after the feature event was completed. Verbal discussion from McLaughlin escalated into a physical confrontation among crew members.
Penalty / Fine:
- Fine of $500. – Fine needs to be paid before next DIRTcar Event.
- Probation until Oct. 15, 2021.
Appeal : As a DIRTcar Member McLaughlin has the right to appeal according to Section 12 of the DIRTcar Rulebook.
