Tribunal Outcomes

13/06/08…Pam Franz

Recently there were 3 matters presented to a Tribunal Hearing relating to Queensland Licenced drivers.  The following are the outcomes of these matters.

Frank Packer – The tribunal made the following determination in his absence – The charge as per the Infringement Notice issued (4 weeks suspension from competition) was proven and the penalty imposed (now served) has been upheld.  It was further advised that should there be any further breaches of mandated appearances before a Race Control Tribunal a far greater penalty will be imposed.

Jim Cowley – The tribunal found that Jim Cowley had no case to answer following the issuing of an Infringement Notice resulting from an incident at Rockhampton Speedway complex on 26th April, 2008.

Tom Johnson – The tribunal made the following determination in his absence –  The charge as per the Infringement Notice issued was proven.  Tom was charged and found guilty under Rule 7.1.5 and as such the following penalty was imposed.  A suspension from all speedway competition up to and including 12 midnight on 31st December, 2008.