VaDirt
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Yeah, found out about this last night. A lot of people are pretty pissed off about him keeping the win.
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FlFlash
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Obviously the fuel cell did not meet the rules and the Win should have been taken away from Friesen what I don't understand is Why did they have an oversize cell in the car anyway? With this years mandantory pit stops fuel mileage was'nt an issue? Am I missing something here?
As far as letting an ilegal car keep a Win I beleive it's BS and the the officals have opened the doors for future controversy in this case we're not talking a grey area this is Blatant.
As far as letting an ilegal car keep a Win I beleive it's BS and the the officals have opened the doors for future controversy in this case we're not talking a grey area this is Blatant.
VaDirt
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I was wondering why too, especially with the mandatory pit stop. Maybe they figured if they could make the pit stop, fake putting gas in and save time?
Is kinda messade up that the win was still awarded though. Don't get that one at all.
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I agree it is a lousy situation.
I also have a difficult time understanding the cheater sized tank.
The following is not a justification, just noting what seems to be an unwritten rule or code.
Once a series becomes a little more than Saturday night mains, very few will get a checkered flag taken away (again note the exception of the local weekly races, were protest and a winners resulting DQ isn't unusual).
Promoters and sanctioning bodies want fans going home certain of who won. They may fine enough to make it costly, even take points, but they are very hesitant to scratch out the winners name.
Not saying it is fair, just the way it usually works.
The only two exceptions I recall: Nascar penalizing Rudd, and awarding Davey Allison the win (Rudd knocked him out of the way to pass him late in the last lap at Sonoma). Logano getting DQ'd at Irwindale for a similar move (less sure of the Lagano episode, I think that was the case).
A different series, a different scenario or infraction, but I think the principal works the same.
I also have a difficult time understanding the cheater sized tank.
The following is not a justification, just noting what seems to be an unwritten rule or code.
Once a series becomes a little more than Saturday night mains, very few will get a checkered flag taken away (again note the exception of the local weekly races, were protest and a winners resulting DQ isn't unusual).
Promoters and sanctioning bodies want fans going home certain of who won. They may fine enough to make it costly, even take points, but they are very hesitant to scratch out the winners name.
Not saying it is fair, just the way it usually works.
The only two exceptions I recall: Nascar penalizing Rudd, and awarding Davey Allison the win (Rudd knocked him out of the way to pass him late in the last lap at Sonoma). Logano getting DQ'd at Irwindale for a similar move (less sure of the Lagano episode, I think that was the case).
A different series, a different scenario or infraction, but I think the principal works the same.
klemmabyna
Team Owner
why have rules if the aren't enforced?
should have been dq'ed.
should have been dq'ed.
VaDirt
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This was on TV last night, and I'm watching it now. In the booth calling race are Ralph Sheheen and Tommy Baldwin. Baldwin has to be the worst commentator ever, and listening to him is like watching a Ben Stein Cleareyes commercial. :yawn
The race is fine though, always cool to see the big blocks
The race is fine though, always cool to see the big blocks