Decision of the Sports Tribunal - Christopher Cox
   

The SPARC Sports Tribunal met in Christchurch on 11th May 2009 to hear an appeal brought by Christopher Cox following the outcome of a Stewards Hearing and a KartSport Appeal subsequent to an incident at the Spirit of Nation Mainland Series KartSport meeting held in August 2008, in Invercargill.

 
   

The Appeal was primarily concerned with the finding of a breach of the Rules by overtaking under a yellow flag.

KartSport New Zealand was represented by Mr Graham McKenzie, National President and KartSport NZ Appeal Board Chairman Lance Hickey, with witnesses Barry and Damon Leitch of Invercargill.

Jeremy, Lynda and Christopher Cox attended, with statements from Dean Sutherland, and Steven Thompson.

The Tribunal was :-

Nicholas Davidson QC (Deputy Chairperson)
Anna Richards
Tim Castle

The Tribunal decision was released on August 7th 2009.

Click here to download the Sports Tribunal full written decision.

   

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