[courtney s]

I would like to appeal the steward's decision, in motor racing wheel and tire replacement are common occurrences and certainly not a DQ offence. I think the loss of the Wheel is punishment enough but to receive 0 points is, in my opinion overreaching. I would petition the stewards to have my 6th position reinstated and the corresponding points, as the repair was easily made, and did not hold up the event. Also note, the car ran perfectly during the shake down and the first 11 laps, shows this as a component failure, and out of the control of the builder.

Respectfully Team CourtSport 
(Courtney Smith managing partner, director of technology, sporting officer and communication manager)