What should Chads penalty be CHEATING AGAIN?

WOW, Bucky!

You are one tough S.O.B. ! EIGHT RACES? Really? wow...
 
This Should About Handle It DOUBLE THIS



#24 and #48 pulled from practice, qualifying after failing inspection MORE: NASCAR officials announced that #24-Jeff Gordon [points leader] and #48- Jimmie Johnson [3rd in points] will not be allowed to practice or qualify Friday after their cars failed the initial morning inspection at Infineon Raceway. The front fenders on both the #24 Chevy of Gordon and the #48 Chevy of Johnson had front fenders that were too wide. The cars did not fit the template for a Car of Tomorrow entry. Both drivers will have to start at the rear of the field for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 300 event on the 2-mile Infineon road course. Gordon, the season points leader, won at Infineon one year ago. His five victories at Sonoma are the most among active drivers. "Both teams have the opportunity to repair their primary cars and resubmit them for inspection," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said. "If they pass that inspection, they'll be allowed to practice on Saturday." Neither crew chief -- Steve Letarte for Gordon and Chad Knaus for Johnson -- has been suspended for this race. But additional penalties are likely for both drivers and crew chiefs next week. NASCAR officials have warned all teams that any violations involving the COT would results in severe punishment. The #8 Chevy team of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was penalized 100 points and crew chief Tony Eury Jr. was fined $100,000 when a pre-qualifying inspection at Darlington showed the brackets on the rear wing were modified out of regulation.(ESPN.com)(6-22-2007)
UPDATE: "I don't necessarily say they bent the rules," [Team Owner Rick] Hendrick said after a lengthy team meeting inside of Jeff Gordon's hauler. "They thought they were working inside of an area they thought they could. The fenders on the car are sitting out there in front of God and everybody. If you're going to try to do something to gain an advantage you wouldn't do it and roll it through inspection." NASCAR officials said the front right fenders on both cars were flared out beyond the wheel well to create an advantage. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, called it a blatant attempt to circumvent the rules. Based on what happened to crew chief Tony Eury Jr. and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. when NASCAR discovered alterations to the rear-wing bracket at Darlington, the ensuing penalty will be substantial. Eury was suspended for six races and fined $100,000, and Earnhardt was docked 100 championship points. Hendrick, anticipating that or worse, already is pleading his case to NASCAR. "We'll have to see what the penalty is, but I don't think the penalty fits the crime in this case when you're talking about the top of a fender or the side of a fender," he said. "I don't see it as a situation where you had a certified part and it's been altered or anything like that." Hendrick said Gordon and Johnson already have been punished enough -- they're being forced to start at the rear of the field. The only driver to win at Infineon from the back was Ernie Irvan, who started at the rear after jumping the start in 1992. We want to play by the rules. I don't enjoy this. The guys don't enjoy this. I'm sure NASCAR doesn't enjoy this. This is a big penalty not being able to qualify and get a good starting spot and good pit spot," he said. "We're just hoping for a good finish. If these two cars finish in the top 10 tomorrow I'll be happy."(ESPN.com)(6-24-2007)
 
If they did hit him with points, he could end up in the negative!
 
Show me a team that has never cheated and I'll show you that the same team has never won a Championship. BTW, it's not "cheating" it's "creative engineering." Smokey was made a hero because of his "cheating."

I say throw the rule book out, teams should show up with a car, ANY car, and race. LOL
 
I don't believe there is anything done to a 48 car/chassis without either Chad's input, knowledge or being informed after it's done prior to going to the track. Chad is a control freak.
 
These guys wouldn't be doing their job if they weren't trying to do all they can do. That being said, don't get caught! Who knows what these teams are getting away with? It may just be that the more you get caught, the harder they look at your equipment during these inspections. Nobody wants to be made the fool. I don't imagine NASCAR inspectors are any different. They probably take pride that they are able to catch one of the best at his game. I'm guessing the hammer drops today. #48 will head to Phoneix with a larger points deficit. JMO
 
BOOM. RT @NASCAR: #NASCAR suspends Chad Knaus 6 races, $100K fine, penalizes No. 48 team 25 points for Daytona infractions
 
Rick Hendrick: "In this case...the system broke down, and we will voice our concerns through the appeal process.” #NASCAR
 
Matthew2470 said:
BOOM. RT @NASCAR: #NASCAR suspends Chad Knaus 6 races, $100K fine, penalizes No. 48 team 25 points for Daytona infractions
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Man the 48 is in a DEEP HOLE starting out the season :( they only got 2 points at Daytona now they've lost 25 thats a -23 OUCH
 
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the No. 48 team in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500.
The No. 48 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the rule book or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the event); and 20-2.1E (if in the judgment of NASCAR officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance will not be permitted -- unapproved car body modifications).
As a result, crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec have been suspended from the next six Sprint Cup Series championship events, suspended from NASCAR until April 18 and placed on NASCAR probation until May 9. Additionally, Knaus has been fined $100,000.
Driver Jimmie Johnson and car owner Jeff Gordon have been penalized with the loss of 25 driver and 25 owner points, respectively.
 
From David Newton: Hendrick told me at Daytona the same car with no changes except paint passed inspection 16 times.
 
I'm surprised they announced this so quickly?Cause Brian has to be fresh out of surgery from having his balls reattached for this announcement @reallysurprised.
 
mike honcho said:
But with the Chase.All he has to do is win a couple races,and qualify for the Chase when they reset the points his problems are over.
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Oh Yeah No Problem.......ummmmm how many races did Jimmy Win last year???
 
FlFlash said:
Oh Yeah No Problem.......ummmmm how many races did Jimmy Win last year???
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Please. JJ is I think the only guy to make the chase every single year since it started. Not to mention, he's won dang near half the chases run.

I don't think this is a reasonable conversation. I declare shananigans on you.
 
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