British-born AMA Daytona Sportbike racer Jamie Hacking has been suspended indefinitely from competition after sparks flew at yesterday's post-race press conference at Fontana.
Hacking and Suzuki's Jason DiSalvo, who raced in the British 125GP series in the 1990s, exchanged words during the televised event and then the Attack Kawasaki rider was heard to "use profane language" when leaving the media centre.
"No premier sporting organization would tolerate, whether it be motorsports or major league stick and ball sports, the level of disrespectful, profane and vulgar language in a public forum as demonstrated by Jamie Hacking this weekend at Auto Club Speedway," said AMA Pro-Racing's Colin Fraser.
"His behavior was totally disrespectful to the media, his competitors and the sport of motorcycle racing in general."
Hacking will be considered for reinstatement pending payment of a $4,000 fine and delivery of a public apology to AMA Pro Road Racing officials. Subsequent to payment of the fine and receipt of an apology acceptable to AMA Pro Road Racing, Hacking will also be suspended for one full event weekend.
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