Howard Carpenter, owner of Carpenter Group Racing – which has fielded the #57 Dodge Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Brian Rose behind the wheel has issued the following statement regarding the suspension by NASCAR of Brian Rose:
“NASCAR has certain procedural obligations to which every member agrees as a condition of NASCAR membership. Brian, while attempting to meet these obligations, did indeed make a procedural misstep. We believe NASCAR acted in a manner that is consistent with their policies and rules in issuing the suspension. Brian is appealing the suspension as outlined in the NCTS rulebook under Section 12-1. We believe that NASCAR will give fair consideration to Brians appeal and will look objectively at the events surrounding the suspension. Brians goal is to have the suspension lifted and his racing privileges reinstated as soon as NASCAR feels is prudent. Brian has shown tremendous passion for racing in the NCTS. His will and racing talents have been tested this year as he has moved into the position of racing the ‘old-fashioned’ way: with very little money, limited equipment, and part-time crew. Even so, his two starts this season have resulted in a 14th-place finish at Darlington Raceway and a 24th at Martinsville Speedway, both admirable finishes on any budget. As the matter is being appealed, we will refrain from issuing any comments regarding the nature of the infraction.”(Carpenter Group Racing PR)(4-29-2003)
