Stewards Summary: Sydney Motorsport Park
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Race 28
Car #15, Rick Kelly
The Stewards, having received a report from the Investigating Officer and an admission from the driver, considered the following matter and determined a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named below and impose the penalty referred to.
Contact between Cars #15 and #2 (Garth Tander) at Turn 11 on final lap. Breach of Schedule B2.1 of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual Deduction of 25 Championship Points.The driver failed to respect the preceding car.
- An investigation was conducted into the contact between Michael Caruso, Car #36, and Garth Tander, Car #2, at Turn 6 on Lap 20. No breach of the rules was established.
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Race 26
Car 360, James Moffat Race 26
After an investigation and an admission of a breach of the Code of Driving Conduct by the driver named below the Stewards impose the penalty referred to below.
Contact between Cars #360, James Moffat, and #55, David Reynolds, at Turn 2 on Lap 1.
Breach of Schedule B2.1 of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual 2014 Deduction of 35 Championship points(includes a loading for 3rd breach this season).
The driver failed to respect the preceding car.
Race 27
Car #23, Russell Ingall
The Stewards, having received a report from the Investigating Officer and an admission by the driver, have considered the following matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named below and impose the penalty referred to.
Contact between Cars #23 and #222 (Nick Percat) at Turn 5. Breach of Schedule B2.1 of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual Deduction of 25 Championship Points
The driver failed to respect the preceding car.
Car #2, Garth Tander
The Stewards, having received a report from the Investigating Officer and an admission by the driver, have considered the following matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named below and impose the penalty referred to.
Contact between Cars #2 and #7 (Todd Kelly) at Turn 2.Breach of Schedule B2.1 of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual Deduction of 25 Championship PointsThe driver failed to respect the preceding car.
Car #222, Nick Percat
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director / Investigating Officer, heard from both drivers and team representatives and examined video evidence, have considered the following matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named below and impose the penalty referred to.
Pass Car #36 (Michael Caruso) at Turn 2 when it under yellow flag conditions. Breach of Schedule D3.9(b) of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual Post-race Pit Lane drive through Penalty (30 seconds added to race time). The driver failed to obey the yellow flag.
Car 16, Scott Pye
The Stewards having determined a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named and impose the penalty referred to.
Competitor's & Driver's Briefing - the driver attended for the briefing after it commenced.
Rule D4.1.3 - Drivers who do not attend at the nominated time and for the duration of the Competitor's and Driver's Briefing will be referred to the Stewards.
Fine $250Self explanatory.
Car 17, David Wall
The Stewards having determined a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named be- low and impose the penalty referred to.
Competitor's & Driver's Briefing - the driver attended for the briefing after it commenced.
Rule D4.1.3 - Drivers who do not attend at the nominated time and for the duration of the Competitor's and Driver's Briefing will be referred to the Stewards.
Fine $250Self explanatory.
The Stewards having received a report from the IO and an admission by the competitor, considered the fol- lowing matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named be- low and impose the penalty referred to.
Garry Rogers Motorsport
A rear wheel on Car #33 came loose and left the vehicle.
Offence Breach of duty of care - Rule B6.5.6 of the V8Supercars Operations Manual.
Decision Fine $10,000, $5,000 of which suspended until 31 December 2014, AND the Deduc- tion of 50 Team Championship Points.
Reason Self explanatory
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Race 26, V8Supercars Championship 2014
The Stewards, having received a report and examined video evidence, have considered the following matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the driver named below and impose the penalty referred to.
Car 16, Scott PyeContact between Cars #16 and #222 at Turn 6 on Lap 25.Breach of Schedule B2.1 of the V8 Supercars Operations Manual.Post race PLP of 30 seconds be added to Car #16, Scott Pye's race time. Careless Driving.
An investigation into contact between Car #360 and Car #55 is ongoing.
UPDATE:
Issued Saturday 23rd August 2014 at 1410hrs
There were no issues arising from Qualifying for Race 26
There were no issues arising from Qualifying for Race 27
Saturday 23rd August 2014 at 1130hrs
There were no issues arising from Practice 1 and Practice 2.
