DIRTcar Racing officials have issued a suspension and fine to Late Model driver Kyle Bronson for failing a tire test after competing in the DIRTcar Racing event on February 13, 2024, at Volusia Speedway Park.
A tire sample was taken at the event and sent to an independent laboratory for testing of chemically altering substances in the tires in a comparative analysis.
The test revealed the tire did not match or conform to the benchmarks provided by Hoosier Tire Company. Additional analysis verified the primary laboratory findings.
Due to the violation, Bronson has been fined, in total $3,400 — $1,000 fine, $400 tire analysis fee, and loss of $2,000 in prize money from that event — suspended from all sanctioned DIRTcar Racing events for 30 days.
The Series’ rules on tires are as follows:
Chapter 1 Section 7 Penalties and Fine Schedules
U. Any member that attempts and/or is found to be using tires that are found to be illegal in any manner will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.
V. The minimum penalty for any tire that doesn’t meet the benchmark will be as follows:
a. Disqualification from the event and;
b. A fine up to 1,000 championship and track points and;
c. Return of all earned purse and/or reward money from the event and;
d. A fine up to equal the purse money awarded for the event with a minimum fine of $2,000 and;
e. A minimum suspension of 1-month minimum or 4 races, up to six (6) months in duration and;
f. Any cost incurred for testing
g. The penalty including fine, and suspension may include the driver, crew chief, the car and car owner as stated in the penalty notice.
Chapter 3 Technical Rules, Section 11-C
f. Chemical alterations, vulcanizing, tire softening, defacing, and/or altering the face of the tire lettering and/or tire stamping will not be permitted. Chemicals or tire softening is not permitted at any time.
