a c&p from Nascar SceneDaily
posted on Feb 23, 2008
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FONTANA, Calif. – Jim Beam, sponsor for Robby Gordon Motorsports, has written a letter to NASCAR asking that the sanctioning body consider the team’s appeal of a recent penalty.

Robby Gordon and his NASCAR Sprint Cup team were penalized 100 points, $100,000 and crew chief Frank Kerr was suspended six races following the usage of an unapproved nose at Daytona. The infraction was caught prior to practice. The team, which switched to Dodge just prior to the season-opening Daytona 500 activities, said that it was sent the wrong Dodge nose and did not intentionally try to skirt the rules. The part did fit the template, but was one that NASCAR has not approved for usage in races.

Gordon has already announced that he is appealing the decision. Friday at California Speedway, a letter from Jim Beam concerning the infraction was made public. The letter, which is signed by Thomas J. Fiocco, president and CEO, reads:

“As a proud sponsor of Robby Gordon for the past four years, Jim Beam believes that the 100-point penalty handed down by NASCAR is excessive – we support his decision to appeal.

“Robby’s team earned an honest 8th-place finish in the Daytona 500 through tireless dedication, quality and character – not because of rule violations. As your own officials have stated, there appears to have been no intent to circumvent the rules in order to gain a competitive advantage. It amounts to an honest mistake that was corrected before the race.

“Your decision unfairly penalizes Robby, his sponsors and his fans. In fact, nearly 70 percent of racing fans on NASCAR.com are standing up for Robby and agree with our assessment. While we fully support the rules NASCAR has put in place to keep the playing field level, we ask that you closely review all the facts. Please consider not just the letter of the law, the spirit of the rules of competition.

“At Jim Beam, we believe in doing the right thing. Robby is a man of true character who has the stuff inside to compete at the highest level in racing. As the only driver/owner to finish in the top ten this past weekend, Robby is giving NASCAR fans something to talk about. When Robby succeeds, NASCAR also wins. Robby’s passion is contagious.

“If you look at the facts, we think you will see not only our perspective, but that of the millions of NASCAR fans. We look forward to
your decision."

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All who wander are not lost...

well a sponser said something nascar has to listen lol

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"It's all fun and games until somebody wrecks a racecar" Larry McRenyolds


Will race for nothing just give me a car

I can't wait to see how this one plays out.

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Just when I think you said the stupidest thing ever .....You keep talking
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I think the fine is a little steep if problem was corrected before the race, however it is Robbie? I don't think NASCAR will cut him any slack considering his racing incidents last year. Did he throw his helmet last year?, then their was the road (rage) road course, also a water bottle mysteriously flew out his window to bring out a coution flag.

That should not be taken into consideration, as this was not a temper tantrum.
I agree the points and monitary fines, as well as crew chief suspension are way to steep and I do hope that NA$CAR reconsiders their decision.

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