Gordon & Johnson Fail Initial Inspection
Posted by Slobokan @ 16:51 · 209 words · print
Uh oh. Looks like someone was trying to skirt the rules… again…
The cars driven by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson failed initial inspection and won't be allowed to practice or qualify Friday for the Nextel Cup race at Infineon Raceway.
The No. 24 and No. 48 Chevrolets had modifications to the front fenders "found to be outside NASCAR tolerances," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said. No further penalties or suspensions were announced.
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"It's important to know that this is a Car of Tomorrow penalty," Poston said. "The inspection process and NASCAR's reaction to violations to the Car of Tomorrow violations are going to be more severe. We're going to keep this car in check.
NASCAR has yet another opportunity to be consistent. Remember last month…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was docked 100 points and crew chief Tony Eury Jr. was fined $100,000 and suspended six races after NASCAR discovered illegal brackets on the rear wing of the No. 8 COT Chevrolet last month at Darlington Raceway.
So what do you think? Will Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson receive 100 point penalties? Will their crew chiefs be suspended for six races?
My bet is no, but we shall see.
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