Gavin Pyper banned?????

OVERSTEER · 30 May 2002, 17:02 (Ref:300547)

I've seen a rumour on the Tocatour forum saying Gavin Pyper has recieved a 3 months ban, after an incident with James Kaye at Thruxton, does anyone know of this?

It would seem strange after what Turkington did to Reid on the pit straight at Thruxton, Chilton on Harvey at Brands and wasn't punished and what Bennett did to Soper at Croft last year and only got a two race ban.

Jonny Apex · 30 May 2002, 17:52 (Ref:300627)

It depends how many endorsements he had on his licence before Thruxton (dunno what the incident with Kaye was, though, I didn't see the race).

If he had two endorsements already, and the officials thought this one was also endorsable, that gives him three in total and, hey presto, a ban ...

Endorsements can also be dished out for speeding in the pitlane.

Like you say, though, it's a rumour. Untrue, I hope, as he seems to be the only one capable of giving that Honda a race.

AndyF · 30 May 2002, 18:13 (Ref:300650)

Quote:

Originally posted by Jonny Apex
It depends how many endorsements he had on his licence before Thruxton (dunno what the incident with Kaye was, though, I didn't see the race).

If he had two endorsements already, and the officials thought this one was also endorsable, that gives him three in total and, hey presto, a ban ...

Endorsements can also be dished out for speeding in the pitlane.

Like you say, though, it's a rumour. Untrue, I hope, as he seems to be the only one capable of giving that Honda a race.

It has also been in the national press (Motorsport News etc). He has already been given the three month ban and is currently appealing. The result should be known by Saturday, otherwise he can't race this weekend.

**bella** · 30 May 2002, 18:33 (Ref:300666)

bloody good time to get a ban though, it's not all bad. a whole month's gone by already since thruxton, only 2 months to go...

Carrie · 31 May 2002, 21:12 (Ref:301885)

Is there any more news on this one? Haven't had time to be up to speed on what's going on with touring cars this week.

Lorna · 1 Jun 2002, 08:34 (Ref:302147)

Press release today at Silverstone:

In accordance with Championship regulations 6.5.4 the administrator has accepted the entry of Kelvin Burt for rounds 7&8 at Silverstone as a guest competitior in BTC Production in a Gray Ayles Motorsport Alfa 156.

Kelvin will be issued with Competitor number 58. As a guest driver, neither Kelvin nor Gary Ayles Motorsport will be eligible to score championshp points with car 58.

Carrie · 1 Jun 2002, 10:57 (Ref:302180)

Is Kelvin still doing GTs this year? It'll be interesting to see what he does back in the BTCC.
According to Autosport it's likely to be a one off because Pyper hasn't had a hearing for his appeal.

OVERSTEER · 1 Jun 2002, 12:28 (Ref:302257)

Kelvin Burt is in the ASCAR's this year.

Reido Rules · 1 Jun 2002, 14:30 (Ref:302334)

Doing very well in ASCAR, took pole in Germany lsat week, he's 5th in current standings, against guys who have prior oval experiance.

AndyF · 1 Jun 2002, 19:21 (Ref:302457)

Good to see Kelvin back in the BTCC. Top driver - shame he never got the ultimate break!

redshoes · 3 Jun 2002, 22:30 (Ref:303881)

Pyper didn't know for definate he wouldn't be racing until Weds. Burt had even less notice that he would. Pyper's appeal is scheduled for this Weds.

Good to see Burt back and immediately showing how quick the Alfa is.

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