Sat, 28 Jun 2008, 03:26 PM Funny Car Disqualifications

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

NORWALK, Ohio -- Funny Car drivers Gary Scelzi and Melanie Troxel were disqualified from the event today after NHRA Tech Officials discovered loose ballast in their cars following their qualifying runs. According to page 74 of the NHRA Rule Book, "any material used for the prupose of racing must be permanently attached to the car's body or above the rear tires. No liquid or loose ballast permitted. Discovery of loose or disguised ballast will result in disqualification from the event, regardless of whether infraction occurs during qualifying or eliminations."