SUPERCARS chief executive James Warburton has condemned personal abuse directed at drivers in the wake of its Adelaide Grand Final.
The category has released a statement from Warburton on social media, which has since been shared by Walkinshaw Andretti United.
The Victorian team been eager to protect young gun Ryan Wood following a Sunday collision involving he and title contender Broc Feeney which has led to a barrage of nasty online messages fired at the Kiwi.
Warburton also pledged to up the ante on stamping out such behaviour.
“We love our fans and know you’re the most passionate of any sport,” Warburton wrote.
“We love what the stars of our sport do for our supporters on and off the track. No sporting fans have better access to their heroes.
“Our new Finals series has just stirred emotions and opinions like never before. As with all codes this is what sport is all about.
“But no matter what happens, there’s never any place for personal abuse. It can’t be tolerated and must be called out.
“It doesn’t belong in any part of society, and it definitely doesn’t belong in Supercars. We are committed to advancing our efforts to stamp it out on our platforms, alongside the drivers and teams that make our incredible sport.”