That's because the charter system made it so it wasn't economically feasible to run as an open car. It's been said even if you win a race, outside of daytona, it's possible you would still end up losing money as a open team
I'd imagine being guaranteed a starting spot is also used for leveraging a sponsor.
Going to?
I'd agree if NASCAR was talking about changing the wsy charter teams get paid vs. open cars. That's where the economic challenge is for opens. Charter teams are guaranteed a bigger slice of the pie. If only the starting spots are taken away but the payouts don't change, there's minimal effect on the chartered teams (and the opens are still screwed).
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According to post #2768, Polk was trying to organize boycotts of qualifying among other things. Taking away the guaranteed starting spot would eliminate that. This guy doesn't need to be in the sport. He's a loose cannon.
A filed accusation isn't proof, just as Front Row and 23XI's filed accusations aren't proof either.
Well, according to this AI summary, a Sherman case does not require a jury but the accused can request one. NASCAR isn't the accused so they may not have the right to demand one.
That's play #1 in the Narcissist's play book
What a load of horse ****.
Just because someone doesn't kiss the ass of the people running NASCAR, doesn't mean they hate it lmao. This makes you sound the same way supporters of a certain person sound.. just saying.
The humble benevolent dictatorship has always expected and demanded the asskissing and almost absolute loyalty.
Well, that's what lawyers get paid for. Regardless of the validity of his claims, he should have shut up the moment the paperwork was filed. At least NASCAR has that much on its side - knowing when to keep its collective mouth shut.
Reminds me of the " 'Mericuh! Love it or leave it!" crowd. Any institution can have problems. Should they just be ignored? Why do some view attempts to fix problems as hatred?
It reminds me of biting the hand that feeds ya. Polk sabotaging the talks and Hamlin publicly admitting that is what they did, all it takes are a couple of team owners saying that is so in a court of law. Ya think Nascar pulled this out of thin air with no evidence of it happening?
Like 1/2 dozen of this boards members. They fully in the cult of NASCAR IS GREAT!
Is it illegal?
As I have said many many times. Nascar is a sole proprietorship company. Yeah, let's talk investment in the sport. 23XI and Front row have some cars equipment and a building that is theirs offset by sponsor money, and prize money. What they have done is spend money to take advantage of the potential that Nascar has provided, with wholly owned racing facilities, covered garages, bleachers for the fans, utilities etc. maintenance and upkeep that they don't pay a dime for, that comes from Nascar's cut.
