LeeHill wrote:John - Thanks for letting Walsh off the hook and for the contact info - I guess from this distance Pennsylvania and New York look pretty close to each other so I just sort of assumed PA was in John's bailiwick. Main point tho was that when drivers have a legit beef with steward conduct they should take it up with higher authority and not just let it go.
ABSOLUTELY.
If you are unhappy with the way that
any event official treats you, speak with the Chief Steward, who is the operational executive for the weekend. He/she can often resolve the problem.
Depending on the particular situation (e.g. if an official penalized you for something), you may protest any official action, unless specifically exempt from protest, per the supps or GCR.
If you are dissatisfied with the Chief Steward's (non-)action, escalate it to the Division Executive Steward. The Exec likely cannot change the event results, but can deal with official misconduct.
Do not suffer in silence (or simply complain later on a forum - this is roughly equivalent to suffering in silence). Raise the issue, politely and coherently, to your Exec. This does not make you a sh*t-disturber; it is your right as a member.
If you need help or advice, I offer a Driver Advisor on Call service (see: driverinfo.johnnesbitt.com). I can explain the rules and process, give you contacts, and generally help you get started.