An independent panel of peers has determined that Zack Saunders is guilty of violating iRacing Sporting Code 7.5.4.1 Yellow Flag Procedures – Oval.
Based on previous caution procedure violations in Crown Jewel Racing and NASCAR, it was determined that positions have never been returned to cars that do not maintain pacing speed regardless of the cause.
The independent panel of peers determined the fairest penalty for this situation is to revoke the automatic win eligibility for advancing to the Championship 4. With the automatic win eligibility revoked, Zack Saunders is -5 from making the Championship 4 and thus, eliminated.
Evidence presented by the protestor, Nic Vasquez.
The independent panel of peers that ruled on this case were Stewart Harding Walker, Ray Gill, and Justin Bell (abstained).