Following the second Metzeler National Superstock 600 race at Knockhill, routine eligibility checking procedures were carried out on a selection of machines.

These procedures showed that the machine of #53 Joe Burns had heat reflecting tape fixed to the underside of the fuel tank.  A meeting of the Judicial Panel was convened on 6 August 2009 to discuss the matter with the team of Joe Burns and after due consideration it determined that the modification described is not allowed by the MCRCB Superstock Technical Regulations - Article 5.2.7.10.9 (Fuel Tank) and is contrary to the general regulation that "everything that is not authorised and prescribed in these regulations is strictly forbidden".

Accordingly the following penalty has been imposed in accordance with the MCRCB Judicial Procedures - Article B.4.5.1.2.:

Exclusion of #53 Joe Burns from the results of both Metzeler National Superstock 600 races at Knockhill

There are no rights of appeal against the statement of a Judge of Fact and the minimum penalty has been applied.  The decision is therefore confirmed.