COMPETITOR DISQUALIFIED FROM RUSH LATE MODEL WEEKLY SERIES RUNNER-UP FINISH AT
GENESEE
June 6, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Pulaski, PA)…Following
the results by an independent lab of tire samples taken after the Genesee
Speedway RUSH Late Model Weekly Series event on Saturday, May 21, it was
determined that apparent runner-up finisher Doug Ricotta’s tire did not meet the
factory benchmark.
With the disqualification, the remainder of the finishing order from third on
back will be adjusted upward with those drivers receiving the difference in pay
and points by Genesee Speedway.
Ricotta will forfeit his $425 winnings, and has been imposed a $500 fine and
suspended from all RUSH Racing Series competition for 30 days as his first
offense. Ricotta has the ability to
appeal the findings within 48 hours of notification.
E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at [email protected] and
snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300
and fax is 724-964-0604. The RUSH Racing Series website is
www.rushracingseries.com. Like our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on Twitter @RUSHLM.
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