The NHRA imposed a two thousand five hundred ($2,500) fine against David Barton for violating NHRA Rules, particularly Section 1.3.1 of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook on Participant Conduct at the recently completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Barton engaged in inappropriate behavior and used profanity after receiving instructions from NHRA’s Chief Starter to return to his vehicle and exit the race track during the second round of eliminations.  Barton also is required to formally apologize to NHRA’s Chief Starter for his unacceptable sportsmanship.  Any further incidents will result in additional disciplinary action up to, and including, suspension of competition privileges.  The fine must be paid in full prior to Barton being eligible to participate at any future NHRA events.  The fine is appealable, as outlined in section 1, pages 16-23 of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook.