Guthries suspended indefinitely by IRL

[May 01, 2009]  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indy Racing League has suspended driver Sean Guthrie and his father, car owner Jim Guthrie, for disregarding directions by officials during a Firestone Indy Lights race last week in Kansas.

IRL competition vice president Tony Cotman said Thursday their actions put "everyone at risk" during a yellow caution period and that the suspensions are for an indefinite period.

The driver was cited for failing to follow the direction of officials, failing to slow down under the yellow and failing to follow the direction of safety personnel after a crash during the Kansas Lottery 100 Sunday. His father was suspended for failing to follow officials' directions and for conduct detrimental to the sport.

Sean Guthrie finished 18th at Kansas.

[Associated Press]

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