A 21-year-old race car driver was sentenced to 18 months of probation Monday after an intentional crash last summer in the pit area at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Neb.
Cory R. Dumpert, of York, Neb., pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and criminal mischief, both misdemeanors.
Cass County District Court Judge Randall Rehmeier also ordered Dumpert to perform 50 hours of community service and attend aggressive driving classes. The judge warned Dumpert that even a future speeding ticket would be considered a probation violation and result in jail time.
A tearful Dumpert told the judge that he has apologized to the other driver and the two have worked out their differences.
After Dumpert and Chad Sanders had been disqualified for rough driving during a June 13 pro-am race at I-80 Speedway, Dumpert pursued Sanders into the pit area. Dumpert slammed his car into the driver's door of Sanders' car, rolling it over. Sanders, who had taken off his helmet and removed his safety harness, suffered minor injuries.
Dumpert was suspended from racing by NASCAR for the rest of the year. I-80 Speedway officials fined Dumpert $500 and gave him a one-year suspension.
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