I think Nascar needed that little boost for ratings. They averaged a 7.5 rating during the race but from 10:15 - 12:15 the average spiked to 10.7. Thanks to Juan hitting that truck. I was even texting people who don't follow Nascar and they turned it on for that fire. Most interesting Speed Weeks in history. Danica and Kurt Busch wrecked every single car they entered this week. Jimmie Johnson got dumped on Lap 2 of the 500 and he's getting a penalty tomorrow for cheating (Knaus will probably be suspended too). So much for going for a 6th Championship, he'll probably enter Phoenix with negative points. I may have more points then Johnson and I don't even race. Me and my boys took Thursday off to watch the Duel races. Just a great week.
God I hope not. If you think about it. Dating back to 2005 to present there have been only two Championship drivers during this time-Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart. We need an underdog story. We need more drivers to go on a tear. With Stewart and Johnson running strong early this year makes me believe these are the guys that will win the Championship, again.
Well JJ's appeal for cheating was upheld. So now I hear there is a second appeal coming. So Knaus will still be allowed at Bristol. What? This guy has been busted 3 times for cheating and he's still allowed at the track. I'm starting to believe it's Michael Jordan syndrome. When Jordan played if you breathed on him it was a foul. We know everyone came to see him (I was Miami Heat ticket holder back then, watched him put in 57 one night). What happens if Knaus gets caught again, another point deduction? When does it end?
I understand the grey rule and I know Knaus looks cool to other teams because he's always finding a way to win, I get it. If NASCAR want to be taken seriously as a sport the cheaters must go. If you cheat in other sports you're gone. NASCAR is not praising cheaters but they are collecting fines for their own selfish purpose. I may sound bitter but I can care less. They should put a cap on it. After 3 times the fines and point deductions should stop and you can't run the race. BUT, because people may be coming to a race in that town to see their favorite driver they won't do that.
Drugs is different. You smoke pot in baseball you're not going to kill anyone. You do in race car driving at 180MPH you may kill people and yourself. Aaron Fike was on Heroin during races. Jeremy Mayfield was seen doing crystal meth on the way to the track. Now that's extremely dangerous, it's deadly. They should be suspended forever.
Cheating will happen, I get it. After a certain number you're done. There has to be a limit. I think if someone else is driving your car that weekend the penalty will sink in. Kyle Busch on top of the box the last two races watching McDowell drive his car was priceless. Now that got his attention. I doubt he'll snap like that again.
All I'm saying is, a slap on the wrist and a fine is not working. Take a little more serious action and see if it continues.
Cheating will happen, I get it. After a certain number you're done. There has to be a limit. I think if someone else is driving your car that weekend the penalty will sink in. Kyle Busch on top of the box the last two races watching McDowell drive his car was priceless. Now that got his attention. I doubt he'll snap like that again.
All I'm saying is, a slap on the wrist and a fine is not working. Take a little more serious action and see if it continues.