A Motocross Committee Hearing was convened at ACU House on Wednesday 5th August to investigate the circumstances surrounding an allegation that Mr Mike Siddiqui did verbally and physically abuse a member of the Medical Staff at a round of the Route 77 GT Cup which was held at Mildenhall on Saturday June 27th in contravention of ACU National Sporting Code 11.01.7.
Mr Siddiqui is not an ACU Licence holder, however, in accordance with NSC 7.15.1 his son Henry (the competitor) bears mutual responsibility for the actions of his entourage and is currently serving a 30 day suspension which was imposed on the 8th July.
After studying all of the written evidence and hearing from Henry Siddiqui and his witnesses the Panel found Mr Siddiqui guilty of the charge and imposed a further ban of 12 months commencing on the 6th August, which is suspended for twelve months. Additionally Henry Siddiqui was ordered to pay a total of £492 in fines and costs in addition to the £100 fine which was imposed by the Promoters appointed Clerk of the Course on the day of the event.
The panel concluded by stating they take a serious view of this type of behaviour and emphasised that riders and parents must not abuse officials or medical staff at any event.