For Immediate Release

Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Levies Fines, Suspension and Disqualification Following Lab Results from Golden Isles Speedway Events

Clinton, TN (2-18-10) Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL has been suspended from Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series competition pending fines and penalties for using chemically altered tires at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, GA during the three day Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series sanctioned Super Bowl of Racing VI.

Multiple tire samples were taken each night at Golden isles Speedway January 28th, 29th and 30th. Tire samples from the winner’s and tire samples from a randomly selected driver were taken. The samples were then sent to an independent laboratory for analysis the following week. Southern All Stars Officials held the purse money from each driver who had samples taken pending the lab results.

Pearson’s right rear tire was confiscated by Series Officials just before the final feature on Saturday night January 30th. Each sample was analyzed by the lab using two separate procedures. Results from the initial lab tests indicated the likelihood that chemicals had been used. The lab then conducted a more in-depth testing procedure and these tests indicated that Pearson’s tire samples tested positive for chemical alterations.

According to Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Rules, the fine will be $2,500 for the driver and a suspension of 60 days from all Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series sanctioned events, a 150 point deduction from the current point standings and the driver will forfeit all winnings from the event from which the tire samples were taken. The Crew Chief will also be fined $500. The suspension will begin after satisfactory of all fines and costs of testing have been met.

Pearson’s sixth place finish on Saturday night January 30th will be forfeited and all drivers finishing seventh on back will be compensated with points and purse money from that event. Earl Pearson Jr. and Bobby Labonte Motorsports have been notified of the Lab’s findings and of the fines and suspension.