In response to an
article published in yesterdays paper regarding
Top Fuel Racer Wayne Newby, IHRA Australia & 400
Thunder have issued the following statement:
“in light of the
article published on the Daily Telegraph on the
5th February 2020, we acknowledge the
seriousness of the charges and subsequent
conviction of Wayne Newby.
IHRA Australia and
400 Thunder are undertaking a joint
investigation into the case given the
seriousness of the issue. The results of this
will be shared with his team, Rapisarda
Autosport International and Wayne himself.
It is important to
note that Wayne has taken full responsibility in
his actions surrounding the case in question. He
has pleaded guilty before the courts and accepts
his sentence in full. His prior impeccable
record regarding this type of charge has been
considered by the courts and has been a
significant factor in the outcome.
Wayne is in close
contact with us in order to work through the
issues at hand.
Wayne made a mistake,
a mistake that he has acknowledged. He is
embarrassed and apologises unequivocally to his
family, friends, team and to the sport of Drag
Racing for his behaviour which is completely out
of character.”
