Adrian Burgess

[sebringimsa]

Oh dear....!!!!

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/09/28...drink-driving/

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by sebringimsa

Oh dear....!!!!

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/09/28...drink-driving/

Not a great look for one of the main men in supercars

[TWRv12]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Not a great look for one of the main men in supercars

Sad state of affairs. Don't think they can afford to throw him under the bus, maybe a suspension to give him a break

[Kingair]

Probably good a time to lock this post.

Let’s give the bloke some support, obviously some things going on in the background.

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Probably good a time to lock this post.

Let’s give the bloke some support, obviously some things going on in the background.

Really?!!! Lock the post - no, just NO.

You mean he couldn't call a cab? No real issue with the drinking to the point of stupidity, people make dumb choices all the time, not going to crucify them. If he has personal issues that led him into this situation, he needs to address that pdq.

But someone in his position can't afford to compound matters by getting sloshed AND then driving home. That is unacceptable who ever is involved, but a very bad look for his employer and given who they are they need to act firmly to show that they do not condone such behaviour.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by GreenMachine

Really?!!! Lock the post - no, just NO.

You mean he couldn't call a cab? No real issue with the drinking to the point of stupidity, people make dumb choices all the time, not going to crucify them. If he has personal issues that led him into this situation, he needs to address that pdq.

But someone in his position can't afford to compound matters by getting sloshed AND then driving home. That is unacceptable who ever is involved, but a very bad look for his employer and given who they are they need to act firmly to show that they do not condone such behaviour.

According to reports he claimed to have drunk wine at Home when questioned - which was found to be untrue. Hardly transparent and probably remorseful at being caught …

Drunk drivers kill people and ruin lives - end of

[Gaz170]

Be iteresting if the security guys who initially caught him had body cams.

[AnnoyedMoose]

Should be out of a job. There is no place for drinking and driving anywhere in society but when you're the main man for a sport that has actively campaigned against it there is no excuse.

Don't know what the rules are over there but in the UK if you lose your road license you lose your race license and hence your drive. Same principle should apply to the officials of the series as well IMO.

Might have had a tough time but that's still no excuse to put others at risk of going through the same emotions.

[tocatrucky]

His job position is untenable, never mind any societal view.

[billy bleach]

I think BTCC drivers and officials breathalise each day of an event

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

I think BTCC drivers and officials breathalise each day of an event

Event? What event are we talking about here? AIUI this was after-hours socialising?

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by GreenMachine

Event? What event are we talking about here? AIUI this was after-hours socialising?

Bad grammar from my part sorry. What I meant to imply was maybe all drivers and officials should be checked when participating in the business / sport.

[tobyobi]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Bad grammar from my part sorry. What I meant to imply was maybe all drivers and officials should be checked when participating in the business / sport.

Are they not? I thought an international TCR driver mysteriously became unwell on the Sundayafter a big win at QR on the Saturday.

[bludvl_x19]

There is a breathalyser program that happens at motorsport events for drivers and officials, but this is not something related in any way to that program.

[Denosaur]

More embarrassing than anything else. Noticed from the Bathurst broadcast that he was rather absent. Normally you catch him in the background at some point looking at a broken car, or observing a pit stop. Might have got benched for a few weeks, or did well to avoid attention??

[bathurst77]

Sorry but as his public position is around cars and driving, he has to show leadership in his words and actions.

Everyone knows DUI is a dangerous crime that puts your life, and those of other people at risk. He willingly did this. He would have known better.

He cant stand up publicly for all that is good about life on 2/4 wheels then do this

Commit the crime.. do the time.

[chavez]

Was this discussed during the Bathurst telecast?

[Umai Naa]

Did it need to be?

Seems like a private matter.

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Did it need to be?

Seems like a private matter.

It was a private matter, up to the point where he got in his car and drove it home.

[Umai Naa]

I would be on board with that if something catastrophic happened.

Thankfully, nothing did.

[Alan52]

I agree he was stupid and should know better.
However what punishment outside whatever is imposed by the court system do the “Commit the crime.Do the time” people here want?
Does everyone who is caught DUI lose their job if having a driving licence is not a requirement of that job?
Supercars office holders have never been required to be public role models.At least one got into a serious brawl in a Texas night club and might have been lucky not to be locked up over there.

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by Alan52

I agree he was stupid and should know better.
However what punishment outside whatever is imposed by the court system do the “Commit the crime.Do the time” people here want?
Does everyone who is caught DUI lose their job if having a driving licence is not a requirement of that job?
Supercars office holders have never been required to be public role models.At least one got into a serious brawl in a Texas night club and might have been lucky not to be locked up over there.

Speaking just for me, I want Supercars to acknowledge drink-driving is not only a crime, it is very dangerous to other road users. Or is SC cool with drink driving? They can do this by suspending AB without pay for a period, fining him, or some similar act to make clear to AB (and the public) that he has brought the business into disrepute (surely a breach of his contract?) by his actions. Most extreme, they can sack him.

AB is a senior member of the SC administration. It is not acceptable to the public that no action be taken in these circumstances. It should also be unacceptable to MA, are they not the sanctioning body?

[Umai Naa]

Skating close to a witch hunt there, friend.

He's not on the Supercars board of directors. Merely an employee.

[Jack65]

He did the crime, now he is serving the time. Fortunately our society allows for redemption, so unless there is a reoccurrence, then we should let the matter lie.

[mite5255]

Originally Posted by Jack65

He did the crime, now he is serving the time. Fortunately our society allows for redemption, so unless there is a reoccurrence, then we should let the matter lie.

I agree.