Skaife penalty scrapped

[Dasher39]

Just found out then that Mark Skaife's penalty stemming from the incident at Eastern Creek has been scrapped due to "lack of evidence," He got his points back and his $10,000 back, however he is still on the suspended sentance.

This was on www.v8central.com

This evening, the final chapter of Mark Skaife and Russell Ingall’s unfortunate lap 42, turn 9 exit incident ended. The V8 Supercar National Court of Appeal coming to the conclusion that, Mark Skaife was not to be in breach of Rule B 6.7.2: Careless driving.

Skaife’s appeal was upheld on the terms that there was insufficient evidence to warrant a finding of careless driving. Skaife was re-awarded the 30 points he was penalised, and the $10 000 appeal fee, fully refunded.

Skaife still has a three race ban, suspended over twelve months for bringing the sport into disrepute as he gesticulated to Ingall from the side of the track. Ingall recently had his appeal for bringing the sport into disrepute dismissed and also has the suspended ban still imposed.

Mr. Ian Percy chaired tonight’s appeal with assistance from Mr. Keith McKay and Mr. David Turnbull.

The Confederation of Australian Motorsport are yet to release the other penalties from the final round of this year's championship. Full reasons and recommendations regarding the Appeal will be provided by 16th of January 2004.

I have one final thing to say....MUUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[JUBJUB]

Originally posted by Dasher39

He got his points back

That's great news.So he goes from 2nd in the championship to ................. 2nd in the championship.

MUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[GOALden Hawk]

So really Ingall's penalty should be increased, as he was solely responsible for the accident.

 

[mongrelpunt]

This is an early Christmas present!!

Finally those moronic stewards have got a decision right.

I can understand the suspended sentance still stands that's fair enough, but he should never have been fined or stripped of points.

Eat that Bingall!!

 

[catattack]

Originally posted by Dasher39

I take it you're pretty happy about that, Dasher.

 

[maccas_no1]

Re: Re: Skaife penalty scrapped

Originally posted by JUBJUB
That's great news.So he goes from 2nd in the championship to ................. 2nd in the championship.

MUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

My exact thoughts JUBJUB, your lucky you dont have to live with dasher

Hello Paul the 2003 V8 Supercar Champion is...................MARCOS AMBROSE

Skaife I hear is bringing out a new video/DVD titled MY DUMMY SPITS OF 2003

 

[Adrian Shelton]

One rule for HRT, one rule for everyone else.(Just in case Russell hasn't said it yet, althought SBR have probably used a couple of rolls of race tape on him to keep the gob wired shut)

 

[mongrelpunt]

Originally posted by Adrian Shelton
One rule for HRT, one rule for everyone else.(Just in case Russell hasn't said it yet, althought SBR have probably used a couple of rolls of race tape on him to keep the gob wired shut)

This is just bait for us HRT fans.

Overall Skaife was just contesting the dangerous driving penalty and won - the disripute penalty and suspended sentance still stands.

And in the dangerous driving category, I reckon Bingall's record wouldn't be too favourable. Much the same as Dustin Fletcher's I would imagine.