[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by SteelPhoenyx

You know, I was thinking about this some more, and yeah, suspension, being docked points and fined may not be a harsh enough punishment where he'd learn his lesson.

How about bumping him out of the top 35 so he has to qualify for the rest of the season after he comes back from being suspended?

I'm not sure that NASCAR would go the route of pushing him out of the top 35. That would be something that has never been done and if you think about it that would be penalizing drivers below where evre they placed him. Lets just say for example they insert him into 36th place. Now the driver that was in 36th goes to 37th and so on, so that's not goona happen. Making him sit out the season is really a stiff shot. What would they then do if someone pulled the same stunt but actually hit a crew member ?? I would guess that there will be a fine at the very least. A fine is merely a P.R. ploy by NASCAR to make the fans think that something hurtful happened. Sponsors have money to throw away. Suspended from racing seems like a good alternative. Question is how many races. Three creates a lot of pain and a major hit in the points. I'm good with points deduction, $$ fine and some type of suspension.

[wardfan]

its been a couple of years but isn't Kevin Harvick the last driver that got set down a race or two because of his actions in the pits?

[jks812]

Originally Posted by wardfan

its been a couple of years but isn't Kevin Harvick the last driver that got set down a race or two because of his actions in the pits?

I think so. His didn't even happen during the cup race either. It was a truck race and he had to sit out 1 cup race. Biffle had wrecked him and he waited til race was over and went and jumped on Biffle in his pit stall.If thats the same one you were talking about.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by jks812

I think so. His didn't even happen during the cup race either. It was a truck race and he had to sit out 1 cup race. Biffle had wrecked him and he waited til race was over and went and jumped on Biffle in his pit stall.If thats the same one you were talking about.

That was a Busch race incident... the one that got him set down was a truck race where he got wrecked or spun on the track and then broadcasted he was goin to get the driver back.... then did it.

[PenelopePitStop]

Does anyone know if Kurt actually did get any sort of punishment? Or just a big talkin' to in the trailer? If I've missed something, I'm sorry.

[tkj24]

Could be they use the parking for the rest of the race as his suspicion.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by tkj24

Could be they use the parking for the rest of the race as his suspicion.

How about a stake through the heart ???


No ???


That's right he has no heart.

[PenelopePitStop]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

How about a stake through the heart ???


No ???


That's right he has no heart.

[Team Yates]

Stewart/Busch Tangle; Busch almost hits #20 crewman UPDATE 4 Suspension and more?: been asked why no penalty announced for #2-Kurt Busch on Tuesday [when penalties are usually announced], two reasons: 1) the Dover race was postponed from Sunday to Monday, so things got pushed back a day too; 2) the death of Bill France Jr. So we could see some sort of penalty announcement on Wednesday [June 6th]. ESPN2's NASCAR Now show reported that NASCAR officials met Tuesday afternoon about the situation. What happened? here is what I have posted in my race report: #20-Stewart and #2-Busch got together, Stewart finished 40th after the team made repairs, Busch came to pit road and ran close to the #20 and stopped, the jackman had to hustle to get out of the way, Busch then peeled out when he left, NASCAR parked Busch the rest of the race and will meet with NASCAR at the trailer after the race.(6-5-2007)
UPDATE: #2-Kurt Busch and #20-Tony Stewart dealt with more than damaged cars following their incident on lap 271 of Monday's rain-delayed Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway. They dealt with wounded feelings as well. The incident occurred when Busch tried to move up in front of Stewart and the left front of Stewart's car tagged the right rear of Busch's. Stewart then hit Busch again after Busch bounced off the wall. On pit road, Busch pulled up beside Stewart, who was sitting in his pit stall. NASCAR then parked Busch for endangering Stewart's crew members. A penalty is expected. They both paid for the accident, with Busch finishing 42nd and Stewart 40th.(SceneDaily.com)(6-6-2007)
UPDATE 2: been hearing that Busch will be suspended one race and miss Pocono, nothing confirmed yet, no word who would drive the car.(6-6-2007)
UPDATE 3: ESPN2's NASCAR Now reported that NASCAR would not make any announcement on a penalty, if any, before Friday.(6-6-2007)

UPDATE 4: hearing Busch will be suspended for one race AND hearing the #2 Dodge, even after the accident, failed post race inspection and could face a fine/penalty for that infraction, being a COT, it could be substantial.(6-8-2007)

[Lefty Noob]

One race suspension sounds about fair. Sounds like it'll be made official today then, eh?

[wardfan]

Busch gets put on probation. Big deal, lots of drivers get put on probation but it seems that term actually means nothing. He should have had at least a 1 race suspension in addition to the fines & points.

[Racer Duck]

Busch looses 100 points and $100K
Busch on probation until New Year's Eve 2007
Penske looses 100 owner points

NASCAR.COM - Kurt Busch penalized due to Dover pit-road infraction - Jun 8, 2007

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

Busch looses 100 points and $100K
Busch on probation until New Year's Eve 2007
Penske looses 100 owner points

NASCAR.COM - Kurt Busch penalized due to Dover pit-road infraction - Jun 8, 2007

Having followed "The Captain," (Roger Penske) through the years, I wouldn't be surprised if a short telephone conversation between Roger and John Darby (NASCAR Grand Inquisitioner) went something like this:

JD: Roger, we have a problem with your boy, Busch.
RP: Yeah, I gather that. Sorry about what he did, John.
JD: We have to do something.
RP: Yeah, I know. But we'd all hate to see the #2 car off the track this week and, right now, I don't have a replacement for the kid.
JD: OK. What do you suggest?
RP: Give him a similar fine to the biggest one you've handed out this season. Just let me have a little discussion with the little schmuck. This WILL NOT happen again while he's driving for me John. IF it should happen, don't worry about suspending him. I'll just throw you the carcass after I'm through with him.
JD: I knew NASCAR could count on you, Roger.
RP: My pleasure, John. Thanks. again, all of us here at Penske are sorry this happened. Sometimes I wish I'd never taken the cretin on. Bye...

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Sometimes I wish I'd never taken the cretin on. Bye...

I believe this to be a true statement

[GordonFan24]

I think its fine what they did, because after the incident they didnt let him repair his car and get back in the race. I honestly think that and 100 points is fine.