Joshua Hansen and Steve Boniface penalized for
actions at San Francisco round of the 2009 AMA
Supercross, an FIM World Championship
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Officials with AMA Racing and the
FIM (Federation International de Motocyclisme) have
penalized Supercross class riders Joshua Hansen and
Steve Boniface for their involvement in an altercation
at the San Francisco round of the 2009 AMA Supercross,
an FIM World Championship.
Both riders were found to have violated Appendix A,
section A2.3j, of the AMA Supercross, an FIM World
Championship, Rulebook, which states that the following
offense is subject to disciplinary action:
"An attack on a Racing official and/or engaging
in a fight. This includes any person who attacks or is
involved in a fight anywhere on the premises prior to,
during, or after an AMA Supercross, an FIM World
Championship meet. There will be no maximum fine or
suspension period for this offense."
Both Hansen and Boniface have been fined $10,000 for
actions detrimental to the sport of motorcycle racing,
with a probation until May 4, 2009.
If the rider remains in compliance, the fine will be
canceled.
Should either rider violate the "AMA Supercross, an
FIM World Championship Regulations" within the
probationary period, then their fine will be due and the
rider will not be allowed to participate in any future
AMA/FIM events until the fine is paid.