NRP statement regarding June 18 Zeitner DQ

On Sunday June 18, Super Late Model driver Cory Zeitner was stripped of his A feature win after he was disqualified for having a modified iginition box equipped with a delay timer that would allow bypassing of the mandatory rev-limiter chip.

After debate, NRP staff released this statement and have made photos available (click here) of the illegal box and a stock MSD unit.


Here is the full statement from From NRP Gen. Manager Tom Gutowski via dirtdrivers.com:

"First, I-80 Speedway takes any disqualification very seriously, and so does NASCAR. We've also consulted with the Adams County Speedway on this matter.

Corey was DQ'd because his MSD 6A Ignition box failed our inspection process in regards to the rpm limiting chip.

Subsequent inspection of the confiscated MSD 6A box revealed that a delay timer had been installed in the chip circuit. Basically, you start the car and this timer gives you 4 minutes of run time with the chip inoperable.

This particular timer was adjustable and set for approximately 4 minutes. Other timers that we've researched come with a preset time and are much smaller in size.

Pictures of the modified box have been sent to our web master and they will be available asap. A legal 6A box is also pictured next to it for comparision. The pictures have also been emailed to MSD for their use and we'll make the box available to them for further inspection.

After further discussions with ACS and NASCAR, the following penaly is being imposed: $1000 fine and a 30 day suspension from all NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series events at I-80 Speedway.

Furthermore, the following amendent has been made to the I-80 Speedway and Adams County Speedway Super Late Model Rules:

Section 6, Item G:
'Any infraction of ignition system rules, including but not limited to RPM limiting or traction control devices, will result in a joint penalty phase enforced at ACS and NRP. First offense will be a $1000 fine and a 30 day suspension from NASCAR point races at both tracks. The second offense will be a $5000 fine and a 1 calendar year suspension from NASCAR point races at both tracks. Infractions within 30 days of the end of the season that incur a 30 day penalty will result in any remainder of the suspension period being carried over to the beginning NASCAR point races of the next season at both tracks.'

Previous rules in Section 6, Items G, H, and I will now become Items H, I, and J.

Further questions can be directed to myself at tgutowski@aol.com or Bill Baldwin at BBRE6X@cs.com. You can also reach me at 402-350-6120 or Bill at 402-291-1690.