South Texas Speedway Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 South Texas Speedway drivers and Crew, Many of you are calling me and wondering what penalties will be placed on those individuals who broke track policies this last weekend at South Texas Speedway. I have not concluded what the penalties will be for everyone involved at this time due to a tragedy that happened with my partners family. I will however share with you some details below. First: I has a official with South Texas Speedway am responsible to act in a professional matter no matter what the circumstances are. After one of the incidents Saturday I lost my temper at a driver and used words that were not appropriate, especially since kids were there. I take full responsibility for my actions and will do everything I can to not let this happen again. I have placed a penalty on myself. I will be penalized $200 and will be on probation for 6 months. I will make the payment to a charity of my choice. If I lose my temper again and act out, I will have a much stiffer penalty in the future. Second: Penalties will be placed on both the crew member and driver that broke track policy. I will let you know those has soon as I can. I will explain at a later time the penalties and why I believe they are fair. I thank each and everyone of you for your support of South Texas Speedway. I look forward to next year and spending many more years with you. I hope to have all this concluded in the next 7 days. Thank you, Ken Hobbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Texas Speedway Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 One other comment. Please keep this post positive. Bashing the track or individuals is not good for anyone. Thank you, Ken Hobbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 WELL I say that is a stand up post right there .. ITS great you hold yourself to the same standards you want all to uphold .that speaks volume , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Sounds like we missed an interesting night but it is good to see officials take responsibility too. Hope it works out for all involved. See y'all in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Good job Mr. Hobbs. The future looks good for South Texas Speedway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTxPromotions Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I look fwd to joining a team that takes responsibility and also demands it from others. This is a great town for racing and I am excited about the direction its going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 As you should be.I see 100+ per race car counts back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broc56 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 You say many called?? Not sure a public forum is a place to address this and remain positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogracing777 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I have an idea charity of your choice start a roll over fund and give it to a driver to get his or her car going again just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Think the goal of making it public is to ensure no one else repeats the behavior and if they do, a precedent is set and in the public eye. He's still keeping the parties involved unnamed and even punished himself for his part so I don't see this as a bash towards anyone, more of a fair warning to everyone. For those that were there they know whatever happened is being looked at and there may be penalties coming. For those that weren't there, it's saying, "don't do anything that may lead to this involving you" or at least that's what I'm getting out of it and officials aren't immune to disciplinary actions either. They have standards to live up to just as much as the drivers and crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I can see it both ways.Probably better not to say any more than suspensions handed out. Those who were there know who is involved the rest will find out on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTxPromotions Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Everyone has had their name in neon lights for misbehaving. We are all adults no reason to not act like it on here. I don't see any reason to not let the track do what they have started on here. Especially if it keeps further incidents from happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I will never knock a man down for admitting his mistake in public .. goes to show he cares . he wants every one to know he is human and can make mistakes and is just man enough to share with all ..I don't care to know what happened that does not matter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.