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STEWARDS SUMMARY OF JUDICIAL OUTCOMES 2017 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP – RACES 7 & 8 Document “Perth SuperSprint” SBR04 Barbagallo Raceway, Perth, Western Australia. 5th to 7th May 2017. STEWARDS SUMMARY OF JUDICIAL OUTCOMES #4 FINAL: issued Sunday 7th May 2017 at 1650hrs. SUNDAY 7 MAY 2017 Matters from Race 8: Race Director Incident Determinations An investigation was conducted during the race into the Incident involving contact between Car #15, Rick Kelly, and Car #34, James Moffatt, at the exit of Turn 7 on Lap 56. It was determined that neither driver was wholly or predominantly at fault. No further action was taken. Stewards’ Decisions – Penalties imposed The Stewards imposed a 15 second time penalty on Car #62, Alex Rullo, for a driving infringement (Careless Driving, causing contact with Car #888, Craig Lowndes, at the exit of Turn 7 on Lap 8). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STEWARDS SUMMARY OF JUDICIAL OUTCOMES #3: issued Sunday 7th May 2017 at 1215hrs. SUNDAY 7 MAY 2017 Matters from Qualifying – Race 8: Stewards’ Decisions – Penalties imposed Following an investigation and an admission of Reckless Driving (weaving on the racing line whilst warming up on to Turn 6, impeding Car #99) by Car #9, David Reynolds, the Stewards imposed a progressive Five (5) Grid Spot Penalty for Car #9, David Reynolds, in Race 8. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STEWARDS SUMMARY OF JUDICIAL OUTCOMES #2: issued Saturday 6th May 2017 at 1830hrs. SATURDAY 6 MAY 2017 Matters from Practice – Part 3: There were no issues. Matters from Qualifying – Race 7: Stewards’ Decisions – Penalties imposed P a g e | 1 INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY – NO REGULATORY VALUE STEWARDS SUMMARY OF JUDICIAL OUTCOMES Following an investigation and an admission of Reckless Driving (being on the racing line while warming up on entry to Turn 7, impeding cars #23 and #97) by Car #78, Simona de Silvestro, the Stewards imposed a progressive Five (5) Grid Spot Penalty for Car #78, Simona de Silvestro, in Race 8. Matters from Race 7: Race Director Incident Determinations An investigation was conducted in relation to the start by Car #17, Scott McLaughlin, and found no breach of the rules was established Stewards’ Decisions – Penalties imposed The Stewards relegated Car #2, Scott Pye, behind Car #6 Cameron Waters, in the finishing positions as a result of Car #2, Scott Pye, exceeding the track limits at Turn #7 and gaining an advantage. FRIDAY 5 MAY 2017 Matters from Practice – Parts 1 & 2: There were no issues. Matters from Competitor & Driver Briefing The Stewards imposed a fine of $500 upon Lucas Dumbrell Investments Pty. Ltd. for failing to attend the Briefing. Chris McMahon Chairman Stewards of the Meeting P a g e | 2 INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY – NO REGULATORY VALUE .