ZOLDER, Belgium — Following an on-track incident during Friday morning’s practice session, Dan Clarke has been barred from participating in this weekend’s Champ Car Grand Prix of Belgium at the Circuit of Zolder.
Champ Car Race Director Tony Cotman will make a decision one week from today as to Clarke’s status for the Bavaria Beer Champ Car Grand Prix of Holland.
“This morning’s incident was totally unacceptable and completely avoidable,” said Cotman. “Dan was already on probation after previous incidents in San Jose which helped lead me to my decision today.  After the weekend is complete and I have a time to review the incident without the raw emotion of the moment, I will make a decision as to any further penalties against Clarke.”
The incident, which was caused by Clarke, involved a total of four cars and resulted in extensive damage to the No. 34 Grafiprint car of Jan Heylen.
Clarke is coming off of his career best Champ Car result, finishing second at Road America in the last event.  Clarke has made 24 starts in his Champ Car career, finishing on the podium twice and earning one career pole position.