Originally Posted by treecitytornado:
HERE IS WHAT WENT DOWN AT MT. VERNON SATURDAY NIGHT!!
John Gurley and I were informed by the track promoter that he was short and wanted to pay everyone in checks for the A-Main. I went around and gathered up all drivers and owners to discuss the situation.
Aric Gentry suggested we all load up and not run. We then all decided to go up to the push off ramp and let the fans know why we weren’t on the track yet. A lot of chaos took place from there and punches were thrown. Some of the punches struck young Sprint Car Driver Tyler Trainor and his Dad. Some of our ASCT Officials were also hit trying to get the Mt. Vernon officials off of Tyler and his Dad.
The cops were called and told what happened, but no arrests were made at that time. Charges may still be filed, only time will tell.
It was a very unfortunate incident that never needed to escalate to our officials, drivers, and owners being assaulted!!
We did run the Feature after all, and I was personally paid cash, but 1st, 2nd, and possibly 3rd were paid in checks. I hope they are good.
I am relieved to be back home and look forward to another race somewhere else.
Thanks,
J.T. Stapp
J.T. Stapp your the one the started the trouble tell it like it is not what you want people to beleve.
Every one needs to go to St.Louis Racing.com and get the real story.