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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!!
- Thread starter Spydertrader
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The Chase format has some advantages, but it needs tweaking. This year for example, Stewart is basically making a mockery of it by winning 3 out of 8 Chase races so far.
I would make two changes. One, the premium for actually winning a race should be higher, much higher. Fans hate to see drivers protecting their position at the end of a race. Make winning worth something.
Two, I would give a "wild card" entry into the Chase for any driver who wins a race during the Chase portion of the season. They would go into the Chase in 11th place, say 10 points below the 10th place Chaser. This would give the non-Chasers a big incentive, and would also give the Chasers an incentive to go for the win to keep hot cars like the 20 out of the Chase.
I would make two changes. One, the premium for actually winning a race should be higher, much higher. Fans hate to see drivers protecting their position at the end of a race. Make winning worth something.
Two, I would give a "wild card" entry into the Chase for any driver who wins a race during the Chase portion of the season. They would go into the Chase in 11th place, say 10 points below the 10th place Chaser. This would give the non-Chasers a big incentive, and would also give the Chasers an incentive to go for the win to keep hot cars like the 20 out of the Chase.
Riggs Crewman To Be Suspended Indefinitely For Harvick Push
Sirius Speedway has learned that NASCAR will announce later today that it has indefinitely suspended Craig "C.C." Curione, the front tire carrier for Scott Riggs' No. 10 Dodge, for his role in a postrace altercation Sunday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
Curione was identified as the member of Riggs' Evernham Motorsports crew who shoved Kevin Harvick from behind while he and his wife, DeLana, were walking to the infield media center following the Dickies 500. The Harvicks and NASCAR official John Sacco all fell, landing in the path of the No. 10 team's war wagon, which hit Sacco and left him with a sprained ankle. The Harvicks were not hurt.
Spokesman Kerry Tharp said earlier today, "NASCAR has been looking into this postrace incident since it occurred. It's something we take very seriously. An announcement regarding a course of action could come as early as Tuesday."
A spokeswoman for Evernham Motorsports said the team has cooperated with NASCAR's investigation, and will have no comment until a final determination has been made.
Sirius Speedway has learned that NASCAR will announce later today that it has indefinitely suspended Craig "C.C." Curione, the front tire carrier for Scott Riggs' No. 10 Dodge, for his role in a postrace altercation Sunday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
Curione was identified as the member of Riggs' Evernham Motorsports crew who shoved Kevin Harvick from behind while he and his wife, DeLana, were walking to the infield media center following the Dickies 500. The Harvicks and NASCAR official John Sacco all fell, landing in the path of the No. 10 team's war wagon, which hit Sacco and left him with a sprained ankle. The Harvicks were not hurt.
Spokesman Kerry Tharp said earlier today, "NASCAR has been looking into this postrace incident since it occurred. It's something we take very seriously. An announcement regarding a course of action could come as early as Tuesday."
A spokeswoman for Evernham Motorsports said the team has cooperated with NASCAR's investigation, and will have no comment until a final determination has been made.
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My Bad Karma Rule prevents me from outright rooting for JJ to hit the wall. However, should such an event materialize, said rule does not prohibit the rejoicing which would immediately follow.
- Spydertrader
Statement regarding post-race incident between Kevin Harvick and No. 10 crew member at Texas Motor Speedway from Evernham Motorsports
âAfter a comprehensive internal review of the post-race incident between Kevin Harvick and a member of the No. 10 team, Valvoline Evernham Racing supports NASCARâs decision to indefinitely suspend the involved crew member. We apologize to Kevin and DeLana Harvick, NASCAR, our partners and our fans for this incident. The behavior demonstrated by the involved crew member was in violation of the Valvoline Evernham Racing Employee Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated. We concur with NASCARâs ruling and will not appeal the suspension or fine.â
- James Rocco â Valvoline Evernham Racing, Designated Team Owner
âAfter a comprehensive internal review of the post-race incident between Kevin Harvick and a member of the No. 10 team, Valvoline Evernham Racing supports NASCARâs decision to indefinitely suspend the involved crew member. We apologize to Kevin and DeLana Harvick, NASCAR, our partners and our fans for this incident. The behavior demonstrated by the involved crew member was in violation of the Valvoline Evernham Racing Employee Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated. We concur with NASCARâs ruling and will not appeal the suspension or fine.â
- James Rocco â Valvoline Evernham Racing, Designated Team Owner
Speed Channel plans to broadcast Qualifying for The Checker Auto Parts 500 Nextel Cup Series Race from Phoenix International Raceway - on Friday at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
This weekend's racing schedule:
Formula One
Season Completed - Fernando Alonso Champion
Nextel Cup
Checker Auto Parts 500 - NBC Sunday 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Busch Series
Arizona Travel 200 - NBC Saturday 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Kevin Harvick clinched Busch Series Championship
Craftsman Truck Series
Casino Arizona 150 - Speed Channel Friday 8:00 PM Eastern Time
IRL
Season Completed - Sam Hornish Jr. Champion
IROC
Season Completed - Tony Stewart Champion
"No, no, he didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he *rubbed* you. And rubbin', son, is racin'. "
- Spydertrader
This weekend's racing schedule:
Formula One
Season Completed - Fernando Alonso Champion
Nextel Cup
Checker Auto Parts 500 - NBC Sunday 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Busch Series
Arizona Travel 200 - NBC Saturday 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Kevin Harvick clinched Busch Series Championship
Craftsman Truck Series
Casino Arizona 150 - Speed Channel Friday 8:00 PM Eastern Time
IRL
Season Completed - Sam Hornish Jr. Champion
IROC
Season Completed - Tony Stewart Champion
"No, no, he didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he *rubbed* you. And rubbin', son, is racin'. "
- Spydertrader