R. Gordon, Sorenson have qual speeds disallowed

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TALLADEGA, Ala. -- It was difficult to tell from the speeds they posted, but Reed Sorenson and Robby Gordon were ruled by NASCAR to have been driving cars that were illegal during qualifying Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway.

Driving the No. 43 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports, Sorenson posted a top qualifying lap speed of 185.902 miles per hour, which would have placed him 35th on the starting grid for the Aaron's 499 this Sunday.

Driving the No. 7 Toyota for his own race operation, Robby Gordon Motorsports, Gordon was even slower. He posted a top qualifying lap speed of 185.323 mph that would have placed him 40th on the starting grid.

Both cars were ruled to have been too low in post-qualifying inspection by NASCAR officials. They will now have to start at the rear of Sunday's 43-car field.
 
Well, I guess they got in, and that is all that counts. Withall the Dodge engines blowing, it will be an interesting race.
 
Well, I guess they got in, and that is all that counts. Withall the Dodge engines blowing, it will be an interesting race.

Robbie is lucky he's 35th in points and not 36th.
Haven't been following this weekend, I know the 12 blew up, who else?
 
They were in even if they never made it around the track, not sure what the point was since they had to know they would get caught. Perhaps they were hoping Nascar wouldn't notice, like that's going to happen:rolleyes:
 
Robbie is lucky he's 35th in points and not 36th.
Haven't been following this weekend, I know the 12 blew up, who else?

Five of the seven Dodges changed motors out. Kurt Busch has to be worried to death.
 
If Kurt Busch was smart, he convinces his team to change engines and goes to the rear of the pack. Talledega is a tough enough place to race, basically because you do not race. You drive around for 450 miles and hope to keep out of trouble. With this engine thing hanging over his head, it could affect his concentration. One little bobble and half the pack is up your tailpipe, and you are visiting the wall.
 
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