[jks812]

I was just wondering how many agree or disagree with Nascar telling Keselowski not to race the chase drivers so hard Sunday at Kansas.

Myself I think it's BS.

[Robertdjr]

No! For one thing, it shows how hypocritical NASCAR is, at a time when they don't need the negative PR. Last year they told everybody the drivers could be who they are, and they'd allow more bumping and banging, in an effort to put more excitement back into the races. Then they turn right around and tell Brad not to race the chase drivers so hard...Boring. That's certainly not the way to keep the fans watching, is it Brian?

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Robertdjr

No! For one thing, it shows how hypocritical NASCAR is, at a time when they don't need the negative PR. Last year they told everybody the drivers could be who they are, and they'd allow more bumping and banging, in an effort to put more excitement back into the races. Then they turn right around and tell Brad not to race the chase drivers so hard...Boring. That's certainly not the way to keep the fans watching, is it Brian?

Preach on.

[gordon_fan_4_life]

I am usually the one who is on nascars side in their decision while everyone else complains...but I am actually agreeing with EVERYONE! And I say EVERYONE because I seriously doubt their is 1 person who would agree with what nascar did! What is the point of even having the 32 cars? Might as well only allow the chasers on the track every week if you ain't gonna let the other race hard! Woohoo...congrats to nascar for setting a record with most chasers in top 10....wtg...awesome job! I hope it was worth likely losing fans over!!!

[jks812]

Originally Posted by gordon_fan_4_life

congrats to nascar for setting a record with most chasers in top 10....wtg...awesome job! I hope it was worth likely losing fans over!!!

When they said they had the most chase drivers in the top 10, I told my hubby it's pretty easy for them to do that when they're telling other drivers not to race them hard.
I think I'll just skip the rest of the chase, with the exception of Talladega. Sounds like Nascar has decided a non chase driver can't race to win now.

[Lefturn]

I can't believe that they said that. Was he beating and banging or just doing his job and racing hard? So much for the level playing field that NASCAR preaches.

[NASCAR Gnome]

If they do that to the non-chase drivers then they should have one race for the 12 chase drivers and when that's done, have a race with the rest of the field!

If NASCAR has made the decision that everyone races on the same track at the same time, then the rules apply for everyone regardless of whether or not they are vying for the championship! For them to "remind" the #25 to not get in the way of the chasers even though he was NOT a lap down and was actually racing his position on the track, then they screwed up, imo! I can understand them asking him to yield if he was getting lapped but any other reason is plain unacceptable, plain and simple!

Fwiw, I am a huge Keselowski fan! I think this kid has all the tools to be a great Cup driver and I have a feeling that one day, he's going to make Hendrick regret not keeping him in the HMS stable.

[Stewart Fan]

I don't think they should have came out and told him not to race the Chase drivers. However I think he(and the other non chase drivers) should know not to rough up the Chase guys.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Stewart Fan

I don't think they should have came out and told him not to race the Chase drivers. However I think he(and the other non chase drivers) should know not to rough up the Chase guys.

BS..... there are drivers out there still trying to win races and they should not have to tip toe around the tulips. If NA$CAR wants to protect the top 12 then they need to have them race seperately on a different day or track. You have to earn a championship and that means you have to race around other cars that aren't goin for a championship.

[mike honcho]

Watch the video you will see who should have been warned.

NASCAR.COM Video - SPEED Victory Lane Fan Finish

[Stewart Fan]

Originally Posted by Quality88

BS..... there are drivers out there still trying to win races and they should not have to tip toe around the tulips. If NA$CAR wants to protect the top 12 then they need to have them race seperately on a different day or track. You have to earn a championship and that means you have to race around other cars that aren't goin for a championship.

I get what you are saying but think of it like this. It's kind of the same thing as lap traffic. They are suppose to move out of the way of the leaders and not run into them. Those drivers are racing for something completely different than the other(in this case Chase) drivers......

Now I don't think they should have to keep from racing the chase drivers but they shouldn't go out and cost someone a championship should they?

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Stewart Fan

I get what you are saying but think of it like this. It's kind of the same thing as lap traffic. They are suppose to move out of the way of the leaders and not run into them. Those drivers are racing for something completely different than the other(in this case Chase) drivers......

Now I don't think they should have to keep from racing the chase drivers but they shouldn't go out and cost someone a championship should they?

Champion drivers should be able to deal with it. They are in the top 12 and considered the best of the season.

[kerribear17]

I didn't see him "rough driving" did you? Oh and wasn't he on the lead lap? Meaning he had every right to race to gain position.

[LSC9901]

So if the Philadelphia Philles and the Boston Red Sox are in the world series are you telling me that it would not be fair for the Yankees to insert Jeter into the game ??? ...... Oh but wait. In any other sport the competition is eliminated and no longer plays. If NASCAR isn't going to make a real playoff scenario then they need to accept the fact that everyone on the playing field can try to win the game.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

So if the Philadelphia Philles and the Boston Red Sox are in the world series are you telling me that it would not be fair for the Yankees to insert Jeter into the game ??? ...... Oh but wait. In any other sport the competition is eliminated and no longer plays. If NASCAR isn't going to make a real playoff scenario then they need to accept the fact that everyone on the playing field can try to win the game.

Thank You!