[FrankJ]

I try not to judge these things from a distance, but a couple of observations. The head ref was intently watching the interaction virtually the whole time you were in your courtyard. It happened right in front of your driver station. The head ref had his mind made up by the end of the match. He didn't feel the need to consult anybody before making his decision.

It was bumper to bumper contact and more of a push than a ram. Not something that I would think that would normally be a red card. The head ref clearly thinks differently, He saw the whole interaction. He obviously was there and I wasn't. He has the black and yellow shirt. The best course action would have been for one of the drivers graciously to ask for his reasons. I don't think a video replay would have helped your case.