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WHITENER & MATHEWS DQed FROM FEB. 23 NeSMITH RACE FOR TIRE VIOLATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Mark Whitener of Middleburg, FL and Jeff Mathews of Brandon, FL have been disqualified from the February 23 Rock Auto.com Winter Shootout race for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. Tire samples taken after qualifying from both drivers’ cars failed to meet the required chemical benchmark.
Independent laboratory results of tire samples from the tires on the cars of Group A fast qualifier Mathews and Group B fast qualifier Whitener were the only two tires of the ten tire samples taken over the three days of competition at Bubba Raceway Park that failed to meet the required chemical benchmark.
Both Whitener and Mathews will forfeit their points and earnings for the Friday night NeSmith Late Model Winter Shootout race. NeSmith Racing officials have fined each driver $500 and they will serve a 30-day suspension.
Whitener has already been suspended indefinitely by NeSmith Racing officials for unsportsmanlike conduct after being the aggressor in a physical altercation on Saturday night after the Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race at Bubba Raceway Park.
With the disqualification of Whitener and Mathews from the Friday night RockAuto.com Winter Shootout NeSmith Late Model race, NeSmith Racing officials have adjusted the series’ point standings after the first four races of the eight-race series. The adjusted point standings are posted at www.nesmithracing.com.
The next pair of races for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series will be at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN for the Tennessee Tip-Off on March 9 and 10. There will be a $2,000-to-win 40-lap race on March 9, and a $2,500-to-win 50-lap event on March 10. The two races will be Rounds 5 and 6 of the RockAuto.com Winter Shootout Series.
For more information and rules about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is one of the nation’s top GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer seven years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Sunoco Race Fuels is the Official Race Fuel of the NeSmith Late Models. RockAuto.com is an Associate Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Beyea Headers the NeSmith Late Model Hard Charger Sponsor. Knowles Race Parts and Bodies is the Official Parts Supplier for the NeSmith Late Models. Cruise With The Champions is the Official Vacation and Rookie of the Year Sponsor for the NeSmith Late Models. David Smith Carburetors is the Official Carburetor of NeSmith Racing. Freestyle Graphix is the Official Wrap, Banner, and Sign Company of NeSmith Racing. NeSmith Late Model Contingency Sponsors for 2017 are Out-Pace Performance, CrateInsider.Com, Gresham Racing Parts, Knowles Racing Parts and Bodies, and FreeStyle Graphix. 2017 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Mark Whitener of Middleburg, FL and Jeff Mathews of Brandon, FL have been disqualified from the February 23 Rock Auto.com Winter Shootout race for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. Tire samples taken after qualifying from both drivers’ cars failed to meet the required chemical benchmark.
Independent laboratory results of tire samples from the tires on the cars of Group A fast qualifier Mathews and Group B fast qualifier Whitener were the only two tires of the ten tire samples taken over the three days of competition at Bubba Raceway Park that failed to meet the required chemical benchmark.
Both Whitener and Mathews will forfeit their points and earnings for the Friday night NeSmith Late Model Winter Shootout race. NeSmith Racing officials have fined each driver $500 and they will serve a 30-day suspension.
Whitener has already been suspended indefinitely by NeSmith Racing officials for unsportsmanlike conduct after being the aggressor in a physical altercation on Saturday night after the Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race at Bubba Raceway Park.
With the disqualification of Whitener and Mathews from the Friday night RockAuto.com Winter Shootout NeSmith Late Model race, NeSmith Racing officials have adjusted the series’ point standings after the first four races of the eight-race series. The adjusted point standings are posted at www.nesmithracing.com.
The next pair of races for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series will be at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN for the Tennessee Tip-Off on March 9 and 10. There will be a $2,000-to-win 40-lap race on March 9, and a $2,500-to-win 50-lap event on March 10. The two races will be Rounds 5 and 6 of the RockAuto.com Winter Shootout Series.
For more information and rules about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is one of the nation’s top GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer seven years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Sunoco Race Fuels is the Official Race Fuel of the NeSmith Late Models. RockAuto.com is an Associate Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Beyea Headers the NeSmith Late Model Hard Charger Sponsor. Knowles Race Parts and Bodies is the Official Parts Supplier for the NeSmith Late Models. Cruise With The Champions is the Official Vacation and Rookie of the Year Sponsor for the NeSmith Late Models. David Smith Carburetors is the Official Carburetor of NeSmith Racing. Freestyle Graphix is the Official Wrap, Banner, and Sign Company of NeSmith Racing. NeSmith Late Model Contingency Sponsors for 2017 are Out-Pace Performance, CrateInsider.Com, Gresham Racing Parts, Knowles Racing Parts and Bodies, and FreeStyle Graphix. 2017 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.
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