World of Outlaws officials have issued a suspension and fine to late model driver Bobby Pierce for failing a tire test after competing in the Feb. 16 series event at Volusia Speedway Park.
A tire sample was taken after completion of the feature at the event and sent to an independent laboratory for testing of chemically altering substances in the tires in a comparative analysis.
The test revealed the tire did not match or conform to the benchmarks provided by Hoosier Tire Company. Additional analysis verified the primary laboratory findings.
ADDITIONAL VOLUSIA PENALTIES: Kyle Bronson, Devin Moran
Due to the violation, Pierce has been disqualified from the event and fined, in total $8,400 — $1,000 fine, $400 tire analysis fee and loss of $7,000 in prize money from that event — and suspended from all World Racing Group events for 30 days or the next four completed events in the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series schedule (whichever occurs last).
Pierce has also lost 294 series owner and driver points for the 2024 season.