Reported 4 months ago
AMA's Director of Racing, Mike Pelletier, appeared on SMX Insider to explain the differing penalties given to Tom Vialle and Haiden Deegan at Fox Raceway, where Vialle was penalized for reentering the track unsafely while Deegan was not penalized for similar actions. Pelletier clarified that penalties are based on whether a rider gains an advantage, fails to slow down, or accelerates unsafely off track, with Deegan ultimately not receiving a penalty due to evidence showing he slowed and lost time. Deegan won both motos at Fox Raceway, and Pelletier defended the delay in announcing the decision, citing the need to review all available footage thoroughly.
Source: YAHOO