[Raceboy]

Sumter) June 13, 2002 - A wild night at the races in Sumter County lead to criminal charges and a controversy over what's acceptable in what many people consider the quintessential southern sport.

Saturday night at the Sumter Speedway the crowd the lead cars wrecked almost immediately fter the green flag, and that's when the real action began.

In car number 41 driver Robbie Disher backed out of the pack and apparently began ramming other racers. He targeted the cars of Adam and Randy Hill, two brothers.

Spectators said the Hill brothers had been involved in an ongoing feud with Disher. Sumter County Sheriff's Deputies closed in on Disher's crumpled car and placed him under arrest.

Disher was taken to jail, and is now facing criminal charges including malicious injury to property and assault and battery with intent to kill.

Track spokesman Kent Compton says what Disher did was dangerous, "We do not approve or condone what he did. He has been suspended from the speedway for the remainder of the year and could be removed from the track permanently."

Sumter County Sheriff Tommy Mims refused comment on camera, and Disher's attorney did not return our call. Robbie Disher is free on bond. He said his attorney has advised him not to comment on the case.

by Jack Kuenzie


bron: wistv.com

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