How in the Heck can NASCAR fine a driver points which are not at the time being counted. You earn the Chase points through out the entire season...Then with the last 10/12 races the chase points are only used by the Drivers in the Chase.
Like Billy Preston said....Nothing from Nothing is Nothing!!!
Should Carl not make the Chase....do they carry over til next year because he is in a Rousch Ford? Should all the teams be under the weight of losing the Chase before the Chase begins. And anyone who does not understand the purpose of the NASCAR Foundation...need's to take an accounting course.
I mean Although they gave Robby Gordon his points back and admitted it was a MFG's mistake...They still kept the Fine money. But to be a Nascar contender I guess you just have to have $100,000 laying around for Brian to knock off his income taxes...
WE are currently down to 9 fords out of the 43 cars to compete and still the Fords are winning...It is no surprise to me the actions of Nascar. The France Family has always been GM Stock Holders and have always picked one "Star" to focus on...
Now it is 2 team's and 4 Drivers, all the other competitors will have to shout a little louder to be heard.
The Season is just starting...WE will see what the future holds, but I would advise Carl to keep a low profile and show up with about 10 laps to go...Or the powers that be will point the Cheaters Finger at you and that will be that...
Doug B. (Doehollow)

go back to daytona last year... micheal waltrip had negative points for several weeks since he could not qualify for any races.. precedent has been set... besides when you have a credit card... you spend money you ain't got... leaving a negative balance... so there ya go!

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