MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2023) – The Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour has issued the following penalties which were incurred during the Blue Ridge 250 Pro Late Model event at Tri-County Speedway on Oct. 21, 2023.
For actions detrimental to automobile racing or to the CARS Tour under Section 1A of the rulebook:
1. Driver Katie Hettinger (No. 81) of Anthony Campi Racing will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4), for retaliating and intentionally wrecking the No. 96 of Caden Kvapil.
2. Driver Ashton Higgins (No. 9) of ALH Motorsports will receive probation for the remainder of the season and will be fined $500 for the unauthorized crossing of the racing surface to confront another competitor. The fine must be paid before returning to the series.
3. Driver Gavan Boschele (No. 25) of Rackley W. A. R. will receive probation for the remainder of the season for rough driving.
For entering another competitor’s pit area to instigate a physical confrontation under Section 1F of the rulebook:
- Shad Higgins will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4), and will be fined $500. The fine must be paid before returning to the series.
- Shane Higgins will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4), and will be fined $500. The fine must be paid before returning to the series.
- Coleman Higgins will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4), and will be fined $500. The fine must be paid before returning to the series.
- Pierson Hensley will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4), and will be fined $500. The fine must be paid before returning to the series.
- Steve Deskins will receive a one-race suspension, effective at Caraway Speedway (Nov. 4).
“We are extremely disappointed in the actions of a few of our competitors at Tri-County Speedway,” said CARS Tour Executive Director Kip Childress. “The safety of all of our competitors, staff members and fans is of our utmost concern. We will not tolerate any retaliation on the track or fighting during our events.
“While we feel the penalties assessed today are both fair and consistent, we want to stress that penalties for these acts moving forward will continue to be more severe to ensure that everyone is fully aware of our stance on these issues.”
The season finale for the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour will take place on Nov. 4 at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, N.C. and will determine the outcomes of tight championship battles in both the Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model divisions.
