NO SUPERLICENCE DISPENSATION FOR HERNE
By Bruce Williams
Date posted: 21 September 2020
No Superlicence dispensation for Nathan Herne – Photo: InSyde Media
Garry Rogers Motorsport will have to rethink its plans for its wildcard entry for the Bathurst 1000 after Superlicence dispensation was not granted for Nathan Herne.
By RHYS VANDERSYDE
Motorsport Australia announced that it would not provide Superlicence dispensation for Herne who was due to line-up alongside Tyler Everingham as part of GRM’s cameo appearance for this years’ Great Race.
“In considering the circumstances and the driver’s experience, as well as the fact that this dispensation is being requested for one of the most challenging motorsport events and venues in the world, Motorsport Australia has decided not to provide a dispensation to Nathan Herne.” said Eugene Arocca, Motorsport Australia CEO.
“Motorsport Australia has consulted with the Supercars Commission who are aligned with this decision, given the nature of the event and the location in question.”
“Nathan has also yet to compete in any Supercars event, and has no Super2 or Super3 experience, so consideration of the risks of stepping straight into a Supercar at the top level at Bathurst was a part of our decision-making process.”
“The Superlicence requirement was introduced in 2016 by Motorsport Australia and is intended to maintain the highest safety and driving standards across the sport.”
Supercars backed up the statement from Motorsport Australia ruling the TA2 racer out of this year’s endurance race.
“Supercars welcome Garry Rogers Motorsport intended return to Supercars and fully support GRM entering a wildcard into this year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.” read the statement.
“We also support the position that drivers must hold a Superlicense, which is issued by Motorsport Australia”
It throws a spanner into GRM’s preparations as they get ready to test at Winton tomorrow before departing Victoria to go into quarantine ahead of the Bathurst 1000 on 15-18 October.
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