Scelzi and Troxel disqualified from Norwalk event

Funny Car drivers Gary Scelzi and Melanie Troxel were disqualified from the event after NHRA Tech officials discovered loose ballast in their cars following their qualifying runs in the first session. According to page 74 of the NHRA Rulebook, “any material used for the purpose of racing must be permanently attached to the car’s body or above the rear tires. No liquid or loose ballast permitted. Discovery of loose or disguised ballast will result in the disqualification from the event, regardless of whether infraction occurs during qualifying or eliminations."