Gordon Fails Inspection

[derek]

read here

Seems to been cause of a broken part tho, not cheating


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jeff Gordon's winning racecar in Thursday's Gatorade Duels 150 qualifying race failed post-race inspection, dropping him from fourth to 42nd on the starting grid for Sunday's Daytona 500.

Gordon's car was deemed "close to an inch" too low, according to NASCAR officials, due to the fact that a bolt on the shock fastener was misaligned.

"We're sure this wasn't intentional," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition.

No fines or point deductions will be assessed to the No. 24 team, according to Pemberton.

Despite the infraction, Gordon still goes into the record books as the qualifying race winner.

Gordon is a three-time Daytona 500 winner.

 

[cvm4]

That sucks...Just more for the media to soak up.

 

[Wasch_24]

That sucks...they aknowledge it was due to a misaligned part but he still has to start second to last?

Ow well.

 

[Rank_Tyro]

Man, NASCAR is on a roll right now. I can't wait for the race!

 

[derek]

If it gave him and advantage I could understand the 42th starting place. I don't really agree with it tho. I think they should of took his qualifying time and placed him based on that. As if todays race never happened.

 

[Frank N]

Lowering the car is an advantage, that is why they regulate the how high it needs to be.

Starting 42 at Daytona or Talladega is not near as bad as some other tracks, prividing you don't get caught in the middle of an early big wreck.

It COULD be unintentional, but then again, it could have been planned. I've rubbed the rules in off road competitions before. I've also been the tech that had to anticipate how people are going to bend them. The teams that you don't hear about cheating, just dont' get caught.

 

[Headbanger]

Guess I wont start the Rainbow warrior afterall. Go for it Todd, he's your man. :awholelot :awholelot

 

[Wasch_24]

It only lowered the rear quarter panel.

Mike Helton, president of NASCAR, said it seemed like a mechanic just screwed up.

Anyway, why aren't you two playing in the Fantasy League?

 

[Wasch_24]

Guess I wont start the Rainbow warrior afterall. Go for it Todd, he's your man. :awholelot :awholelot

Since we only get to start each driver nine times I am saving Gordon for another race.

 

[Headbanger]

Is there a limit to how many times we use them for qualifying? Like group A we get two drivers, but only check box one of them.

 

[Frank N]

I never even thought about it. Just kinda passed right over the treads.

I'm really an old school racing fan. Few years ago, I guit watching a few years go when Dale died. My wife is a big Jr. fan (imagine that) I watch it when I have nothing else going on. I'd much rather be at one of the local dirt tracks around here.

Rubbin's racing.

 

[Wasch_24]

Is there a limit to how many times we use them for qualifying? Like group A we get two drivers, but only check box one of them.

No, there is no limit how many times you use them for qualifying...just starting...a check mark.

 

[Wasch_24]

I never even thought about it. Just kinda passed right over the treads.

I'm really an old school racing fan. Few years ago, I guit watching a few years go when Dale died. My wife is a big Jr. fan (imagine that) I watch it when I have nothing else going on. I'd much rather be at one of the local dirt tracks around here.

Rubbin's racing.

You can still join if you want.


http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=10714

 

[djs134]

I've tried to find the answer to this and couldn't dig up anything....

I have 2 A drivers. You can only start any driver 9 times thoughout the season. But can you drop one of your A drivers and pick up another in the middle of the season? Or is the team you started with the team you carry though the whole year?

 

[Wasch_24]

You can swap out your A, B, and C drivers anytime and as many times as you want...you get points for their qualifying.

You know how you can only start(place a check mark) one driver from A, two from B, and one from C each race? each of those "starts" count towards he nine allowed per driver.

Example: Ryan Newman is, historically, a good qualifier. He could be on your B team all year long but you can only start him for race points nine times.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

So...How do you get rid of a B team driver and get a new B team driver?

 

[Wasch_24]

IM sent.