Driver Notice – Disciplinary Action Taken

Following an incident at Buxton Raceway on Saturday 4th July, severe disciplinary action has been taken against a driver for a serious breach of safety during a race stoppage.

During the stoppage, whilst the track had been declared safe and officials and paramedics were attending to an injured driver, a driver had their chain refitted by an on-track official and was instructed to park on the middle.

Rather than complying with that instruction, the driver then drove across the infield, which is a designated safe zone, and made contact with a stationary Stoxkart.

The seriousness of this incident cannot be overstated. The action taken reflects not only the contact itself, but also the fact that it occurred whilst emergency personnel were on the circuit dealing with an injured driver and at a time when the circuit had been declared safe.

Stoxkarts Ltd. will not tolerate any conduct that compromises the safety of competitors, officials or medical personnel. Drivers should be under no illusion that incidents of this nature will be dealt with severely.

The driver concerned has the right to appeal this decision in accordance with the Stoxkarts Rulebook and ORCi Disciplinary and Appeals Procedures. As such, no further comment will be made by Stoxkarts Ltd. whilst the appeal period remains open.

Ian Higgins

Race Director

Stoxkarts Ltd.