UPDATE: American driving legend Robert Gordon’s Australian racing days might be over, after officials banned him from applying for a Competition Visa after he did an “outrageous” doughnut on busy Mitchell St.

Gordon pleaded guilty in Darwin Local Court on Monday to performing an “outrageous” doughnut on a busy public road after being told to “put on a show” for fans.

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport executive officer Eugene Arocca has indefinitely denied Gordon from applying for the visa on health and safety grounds.

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He said CAMS will conduct an investigation into the incident.

“With CAMS actively engaging more than ever with local communities, government, and corporate Australia to grow and promote our sport, so-called ‘hoon’ behaviour on public roads is not reflective of our values, nor our member base, and will not be tolerated,” Mr Arocca said.

“It is unfortunate that such actions have taken place after an otherwise professional and well organised event at Hidden Valley Raceway, and such behaviour is not reflective of the organising committee of that event or Supercars.

Police are investigating footage of a Super Truck hooning on Mitchell St in Darwin. Police are investigating footage of a Super Truck hooning on Mitchell St in Darwin.

“We are disappointed that this incident is not demonstrative of the requisite level of professionalism demanded by modern motorsport.”

Gordon, 46, pleaded guilty to a string of four traffic offences.

Barrister Tom Berkley, for Gordon, said his client had asked security guards if he could “put on a show” for fans before the truck was sent back to Hidden Valley.

Mr Berkley said Gordon had done similar things “hundreds” of times around the world.

Judge Richard Coates said Gordon’s behaviour was “outrageous” and could have seen him jailed if he had previous convictions for dangerous driving.

Asked if should be reprimanded by race organisers, Gordon said: “Well, I own the series, I make the rules.”

Gordon was fined a total of $4150.

In a statement, the CAMS said they were “disappointed” to learn of Mr Gordon’s misconduct.

“Such irresponsible behaviour in a racing vehicle and in an uncontrolled environment on a public road is simply inexcusable, and has the potential to harm the reputation and integrity of our sport across all levels,” CAMS said.

The Gordon Team was contacted for comment.

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EARLIER: US motor racing legend Robert Gordon has been fined more than $4000 after pleading guilty to performing an “outrageous” doughnut on a busy public road after being told to “put on a show” for fans.

media_camera Robert Gordon leaves Darwin Local Court after pleading guilty and being fined $4150 for performing an illegal ’doughnut’ in Mitchell Street.

Gordon, 46, pleaded guilty in Darwin Local Court on Monday morning to a string of four traffic offences after his lawyers Matt Hubber and Tom Berkley secured police bail shortly after midnight.

The court heard Gordon, who was in town for the weekend’s V8 Supercar round at Hidden Valley Raceway, was at a promotional event at a pub on Saturday night where one of his Stadium Super Trucks was on display.

Prosecutor Mark Seiler said Gordon was caught on camera with his truck losing traction “in a manoeuvre commonly referred to as doing doughnuts”.

Barrister Tom Berkley, for Gordon, said his client had asked security guards if he could “put on a show” for fans before the truck was sent back to Hidden Valley.

Mr Berkley said Gordon had done similar things “hundreds” of times around the world.

Judge Richard Coates said Gordon’s behaviour was “outrageous” and could have seen him jailed if he had previous convictions for dangerous driving.

media_camera Stadium Super Trucks series owner and driver Robert Gordon (front) leaves Darwin Local Court

The court heard Gordon come within metres of passers-by, many of whom had gathered to watch Gordon do ‘doughies’.

Mr Berkley said Gordon was a professional driver with decades of experience and despite the “appearance” of danger, the doughnuts did not the public at risk.

Mr Coates rejected that and said: “Yes you knew what you’re doing behind the wheel but you’re not supposed to be doing that kind of thing in a public place”.

“I wish it was within my capacity to take away your professional drivers license because I think you should be punished by the organisation which permits you to drive on a racetrack”.

Outside court, a contrite Mr Gordon said his arrest was a blight on an otherwise successful weekend of racing.

“I asked (the security guards) ‘Hey, think I can whip a couple of doughies?’ and they said ‘Hey, I don’t care’,” he said.

“I spun two doughnuts and put it on the trailer.”

“I have to be honest, I’ve done stuff like this probably 200 or 300 times over my career, some cities promote it but unfortunately here in the Northern Territory they frown on it.”

“If we come back next year obviously no doughnuts on Mitchell St.”

Asked he should be reprimanded by race organisers, he said: “Well, I own the series, I make the rules.”

Gordon was fines a total of $4150.

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EARLIER: A SUPER Truck has been seized after it was caught hooning through Darwin’s entertainment precinct on Saturday night.

The truck was filmed doing doughnuts, driving recklessly across both lanes of traffic, and kicking up a cloud of smoke in front of Lizards Bar on Mitchell St — much to the delight of cheering spectators.

An eyewitness told the NT News the Super Truck was taken off the back of a flat bed tow truck on the corner of Daly and Mitchell St about 8pm.

NT Police are currently looking into the incident, which took place at 8.54pm.

“We have CCTV of the incident and are currently investing,” Duty Superintendent Robert Burgoyne said.

Duty Supt Burgoyne said following the investigation, NT Police might seize the vehicle.

Mitchell St on Saturday night was packed with patrons spilling out on to the walkway and moving between the major entertainment venues like Monsoons, Wisdom, Tap Bar and Shenannigans.

In addition to that, there were a number of pedicabs operating in the area. Stadium Super Trucks were part of the V8 Supercars weekend at Hidden Valley.