I think some people have been watching too much Fast and the Furious ...
02-15-2007, 09:42 AM
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I think some people have been watching too much Fast and the Furious ...
so they said they found additives used in jet fuel in his intake manifold. I guess his laptop didn't go off telling him of the dangers
NASCAR hands down suspension to Waltrip crew chief
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The Daytona 500 is a wreck before it even gets started.
A cheating scandal that had already brought down four teams now has ensnared another -- that of two-time winner Michael Waltrip -- tarnishing NASCAR's signature race and Toyota's highly anticipated debut.
"We've got people's attention now," NASCAR competition director Robin Pemberton said Wednesday.
Waltrip lost his crew chief and team director right before Sunday's Super Bowl of racing. The two were suspended indefinitely after an illegal substance was found during inspection for the season-opener.
Waltrip, docked 100 points, will be allowed to participate in Thursday's races that determine the field for the 500.
David Hyder, his crew chief, was thrown out of the garage and fined $100,000. Team director Bobby Kennedy also was kicked out.
Waltrip said he was "so sad and embarrassed" but tried to shift blame to an unidentified individual within his team.
"This is not the action of an organization, a manufacturer or a sponsor," Waltrip said in a statement. "This was an independent act done without consent or authorization from me or any of my executive management team."
Waltrip spent all day Wednesday meeting with NASCAR officials, who publicly paraded Hyder and Kennedy through the garage as they were escorted out. Waltrip's Toyota Camry was also on display as inspectors ripped pieces out from under the hood.
His team worked furiously to prepare a backup car, but it had yet to clear inspection and Waltrip got no practice time Wednesday. He will be allowed to race the backup Thursday, if it passes inspection.
Waltrip's penalties came one day after the crew chiefs for 2003 champion Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne, Scott Riggs and Elliott Sadler all were suspended. All five drivers also were docked points in an unprecedented move by NASCAR, which never before had taken points before the season.
NASCAR officials would not reveal what they found in Waltrip's intake manifold, but a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press it was a property contained in jet fuel. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the details.
NASCAR hands down suspension to Waltrip crew chief
Originally Posted by Sports Illustrated
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The Daytona 500 is a wreck before it even gets started.
A cheating scandal that had already brought down four teams now has ensnared another -- that of two-time winner Michael Waltrip -- tarnishing NASCAR's signature race and Toyota's highly anticipated debut.
"We've got people's attention now," NASCAR competition director Robin Pemberton said Wednesday.
Waltrip lost his crew chief and team director right before Sunday's Super Bowl of racing. The two were suspended indefinitely after an illegal substance was found during inspection for the season-opener.
Waltrip, docked 100 points, will be allowed to participate in Thursday's races that determine the field for the 500.
David Hyder, his crew chief, was thrown out of the garage and fined $100,000. Team director Bobby Kennedy also was kicked out.
Waltrip said he was "so sad and embarrassed" but tried to shift blame to an unidentified individual within his team.
"This is not the action of an organization, a manufacturer or a sponsor," Waltrip said in a statement. "This was an independent act done without consent or authorization from me or any of my executive management team."
Waltrip spent all day Wednesday meeting with NASCAR officials, who publicly paraded Hyder and Kennedy through the garage as they were escorted out. Waltrip's Toyota Camry was also on display as inspectors ripped pieces out from under the hood.
His team worked furiously to prepare a backup car, but it had yet to clear inspection and Waltrip got no practice time Wednesday. He will be allowed to race the backup Thursday, if it passes inspection.
Waltrip's penalties came one day after the crew chiefs for 2003 champion Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne, Scott Riggs and Elliott Sadler all were suspended. All five drivers also were docked points in an unprecedented move by NASCAR, which never before had taken points before the season.
NASCAR officials would not reveal what they found in Waltrip's intake manifold, but a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press it was a property contained in jet fuel. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the details.
02-15-2007, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ryball
Wait... NASCAR... Camry?
yes.. first season with toyota
I actually want to watch and see how they do
they had to fire up a 70 year old plant to make an iron block with push rods to meet the NASCAR specs ... lol
02-15-2007, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Xevious
yes.. first season with toyota
I actually want to watch and see how they do
they had to fire up a 70 year old plant to make an iron block with push rods to meet the NASCAR specs ... lol
I actually want to watch and see how they do
they had to fire up a 70 year old plant to make an iron block with push rods to meet the NASCAR specs ... lol
02-15-2007, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ryball
Isn't it supposed to kinda look like a Camry? Isn't it supposed to have an engine that... I don't understand.
yes, just like the other cars look like manufactured vehicles that are on the road today..lol
I love NASCAR ... Stock Car Racing ..
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Originally Posted by ryball
Isn't it supposed to kinda look like a Camry? Isn't it supposed to have an engine that... I don't understand.
