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Funny Car racer Whit Bazemore has been fined $15,000 by the NHRA for unsafe driving and unsportsmanlike conduct at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.

Following his first round loss, Bazemore was observed exiting the racetrack at a dangerously high rate of speed and ignored the instructions of NHRA officials to reduce his speed. He further ignored directions as to where to safely stop and park his vehicle. His actions endangered the safety of the other race team crewmembers, ESPN personnel, and NHRA officials in the area. Bazemore had previously been warned about this practice on numerous occasions.

Additionally, Bazemore’s use of profanity during his conversation with NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart was both unsportsmanlike and detrimental to the sport. Bazemore’s conduct, in total, constitutes a violation of the Participant Conduct section on page 243 of the 2004 NHRA Rulebook.

Prior to participation in any future NHRA events, the fine must be paid in full. Bazemore also was placed on a two-year period of probation through Nov. 16, 2006. Any violation of NHRA safety or participant conduct rules within this probation period will result in the immediate termination of his driving privileges.