The NHRA has granted Mike Coughlin a stay of appeal effective May 13, 2013.  In addition NHRA has granted Bob and Bonnie Dennis a stay of appeal effective May 22, 2013.  Per Section 1.8.2.1 of the 2013 Rulebook it states: NHRA will respond in writing and may grant, grant with conditions, or deny the stay in its sole and absolute discretion. Points or awards obtained during a stay may be lost if the appeal is not successful or if otherwise deemed appropriate by NHRA. NHRA may revoke a stay during the pendency of the review or appeal if NHRA deems such revocation appropriate and in the best interests of NHRA or the sport of drag racing. A participant suspended, disqualified or expelled from an event will not be permitted to compete at the same event by filing an immediate request for review or appeal.