The Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders are undergoing a significant restructuring following the departure of several affiliated members, including MDM Promotions founder Marty Melo and new series co-owner Kevin Harvick. The remaining leaders, which currently include Tim Bryant and Nicholas Rogers of the Southern Super Series/Five Flags Speedway, are committed to rebuilding the organization after a combined sanctioning body resigned, taking multiple leaders from the SEAL roster.
The separation was notably accelerated by the disqualification of a Clark’s Automotive Machine Shop engine during the Heart of Dixie 200 at Mobile International Speedway. This incident involved Bryson Lopez Racing and driver Luke Baldwin, and the remaining SEAL members clarified that they possess no authority to overturn the results determined by an independent Technical Inspector.
Furthermore, the newly merged ASA and CARS Tour West entity recently left the Straight Rail Late Model rules oversight committee due to procedural and policy disagreements. Consequently, the CARS Tour divisions will now establish their own rules oversight committee and procedures moving forward.
Despite the turmoil, the remaining officials have stated that the committee will continue its previous role, with new track, series, and industry leaders from across the country expected to step in and assume leadership roles in the near future.
Source: Short Track Scene