[NASCAR Gnome]

NASCAR.COM - Edwards' No. 99 Ford fails Dover post-race inspection - Sep 23, 2007

Why won't this cost him the race win???

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by NASCAR Gnome

NASCAR.COM - Edwards' No. 99 Ford fails Dover post-race inspection - Sep 23, 2007

Why won't this cost him the race win???

In reading the story and watching the video it specifically stated that they do not feel that they (team) manipulated the structure of the car. The car was too low and if the team wanted an advantage they would want it to be higher. The car received a few taps after the checkered flag to congratulate Carl so they are hoping that when it is inspected they will find some damage related issues that would have lowered the car.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by NASCAR Gnome

NASCAR.COM - Edwards' No. 99 Ford fails Dover post-race inspection - Sep 23, 2007

Why won't this cost him the race win???

They always just fine them and take points. Even if they wanted to take the win from him, they've basically tied their own hands on being able to do that.

[Nevadastars]

Originally Posted by NASCAR Gnome

Why won't this cost him the race win???

It would be double standards. A couple years ago at Las Vegas, the 48 was too low in post-race inspection. As usual, Na$car slaps them a meager fine and spanks Knaus with a wet noodle, and they still keep the win.

[NASCAR Gnome]

Therefore, the way I understand the reasoning...

pre-race discoveries = malice of forethought

and post-race infractions = happenstance...

eh?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by NASCAR Gnome

Therefore, the way I understand the reasoning...

pre-race discoveries = malice of forethought

and post-race infractions = happenstance...

eh?

As cynical as it may seem ... yes. Another car slamming you in the rear can, obviously, change the structure of the car. How can you blame th eteam for that ? I'm not trying to defend anyone here. I wouldn't care if was Tony or Jr or even one of the not so beloved drivers.

[NASCAR Gnome]

I guess we all know now what happened...

[oncea3fan]

if a little congrads tap can lead to structural damage, then I think they need to rethink thier biulding process, I think thier using that as a scap goat, not that they intentionally got the car low. I was probably just from twisting wedge in and out of the car that it ended up low.
I bet it was but a 1/4" or so low