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Following the inquiry I attended last week with the IPO, Peter Wollerman, in Melbourne, I today advised that I have had time to reflect on the matter and have entered a plea of guilty to the charge of having brought the Sport into disrepute.
I also wish to further clarify my position regarding the comments which I made to the media after race three at Surfers Paradise.
I recognise that some of the comments that I made were inappropriate, and I therefore now apologise unreservedly to the Stewards and the Officials of the Meeting for any offence that I caused.
I do not believe that the Stewards and Officials act in anything other than a manner that is fair, unbiased and in the best interests of the Sport and they have my complete support in their execution of a difficult and often thankless task.
My comments were made in the heat of the moment, but I recognise that is no excuse.
At no time have I believed that V8 Supercars or any of the Officials that assist us in our championship are trying to manipulate the outcome of the series and I am truly sorry if I have given any of them, or our fans, any other impression.
The V8 Supercar Series is the best Touring Car Championship in the world, and I consider myself very fortunate to be able to compete within it.
Without the unstinting work - on a voluntary basis - of the Stewards, plus the continuing efforts of V8 Supercars Australia and the Officials, we would not have the series we have today.
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