Auto Racing - September 2007

that actually puts your car at a disadvantage? You want it to be higher, not lower. So obviously that wasn't intentional.



DOVER, Del. -- Carl Edwards' race-winning No. 99 Ford failed post-race inspection following Sunday's Dodge Dealers 400 at Dover International Raceway, which could lead to penalties assessed against the Roush Fenway Racing operation later this week.

"The car was found to be too low in the right-rear," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said (watch video). "The height exceeded NASCAR's tolerances.

"This is not considered a Car of Tomorrow-type penalty. There's no evidence of manipulation of the integrity of the structure of the car. It's a heights-inspection infraction."

Poston said the car will be taken to its North Carolina research and development center for further inspection, while NASCAR officials will debate what penalties will be assessed...

2007-09-24 11:40:57 · 19 answers · asked by Angel 2 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 10:56:54 · 15 answers · asked by Wise Guy 3 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 10:35:22 · 12 answers · asked by strictrailer 2 in NASCAR

Whether it's at the track or meeting a driver somewhere, I'm just curious. I'll share mine when I pick my favorite.

2007-09-24 10:30:51 · 20 answers · asked by wally5k 3 in NASCAR

I think the Dover trophy is awesome, with the Dover monster holding up the winner's car. But there are a lot of good ones out there, some are very coveted by the drivers. Opinions?

2007-09-24 10:23:22 · 16 answers · asked by Crazy Ant 5 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 09:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by cleary fan 11 2 in NASCAR

I want to buy my dad the 1:24 scale diecast for his birthday. I seen the green amp energy drink #88 and I seen the white national guard #88. Which will he drive? in the pictures it looks like the green amp energy #88 dont have a back window, but it looks like the white national guard #88 does...whats the deal with that?

thanks for any help, i would ask my dad but dont want to blow the suprise.

2007-09-24 08:52:41 · 20 answers · asked by fivepoint0pony 1 in NASCAR

I say, let each driver/team choose their own make (Chevy/Toyota/Buick/Ford/Honda/Other. Drivers buy their own cars or get sponsorships from the auto-manufacturer and a donated stock car (notice I said "stock" car - as in the same car you buy when you go down and get one at the corner auto dealership). Drivers invest their own money or get sponsors to contribute money to change the car to make it more competitive.

Total value of all car mod's cannot exceed $7,500 - to be spent how ever the driver/team wants. Limitations are placed on what kind of car can be used (must be a 4-door sedan, no SUVs or crossovers) and what can be modified (such as no mod's to original dashboard, suspension, body panels, etc.).

2007-09-24 08:30:08 · 13 answers · asked by Jim Bob 2 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 08:18:29 · 17 answers · asked by Sean R 1 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 08:08:32 · 8 answers · asked by seaturtle36 6 in Other - Auto Racing

That was Denny's race. He had the fastest car but his patience or lack of cost him the race!! If Tony Stewart or Jimmy Johnson was in that car, we would have seen it in Victory Lane!!!! Patience! Patience! Patience!!!!

2007-09-24 07:37:03 · 19 answers · asked by nascarfan31 4 in NASCAR

2007-09-24 07:31:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

Why didn't they lap him? Didn't they pull Kurt Busch from a race for doing the same thing on pit road? I think he should have been pulled to the back for that. It was uncalled for and not fair.

2007-09-24 06:34:12 · 30 answers · asked by Steph 1 in NASCAR

What do you think about drivers not in the chase having to tip toe around the cars that are in the chase?
Remember those cars also have obligations to their sponsors!
Go MATT!!!!

2007-09-24 06:17:36 · 15 answers · asked by Working Man 6 in NASCAR

First putting his hand through a cabinet (and he makes a living with his hands, so why risk it?), and now nutting out on Denny Hamlin, who did nothing wrong? He's been in other wrecks and come out with a smile on his face, so what gives with his trying to start something with Hamlin while Hamlin was still in the car, which is a classic punk move? It was really quite bizarre. Anyone got any theories as to what's up Petty's @$$?

2007-09-24 05:21:05 · 31 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7 in NASCAR

My girlfriend actually ask'd this........bless?

2007-09-24 04:49:27 · 18 answers · asked by edlangmead 1 in Formula One

2007-09-24 03:57:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

................. whats your ideas on the possible field for the F1 2008 season

My thoughts on the 08 field -

Ferrari - Massa, Kimi
BMW - Nick, Kubs
Reanult - Kovy, Alonso
Williams - Nico, Sutil
RedBull - Webs, DC
Toyota - Trulli, Nakajami (current Williams 3rd driver) or Klien
Honda - Rubinho, Ralf
Super Aguri - Taku, Davo
Spyker - Fauzy, Karthykayen
ProDrive - Paffet, De La Rosa or Hulkenberger
McLaren - Hamilton, Button

to me all that seems very very possible

2007-09-24 03:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Music fan 4 in Formula One

2007-09-24 03:42:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

Also do you think this will mark the end of his career behind the wheel as a NHRA Driver?

I mean, since retirement from Driver duties seemed imminent, will injuries sustained yesterday definitely put this horrific accident as John's last run?

2007-09-24 03:11:37 · 7 answers · asked by omnisource 6 in Other - Auto Racing

If your offended...Sorry..just a thing I noticed since being a Dale Jr fan since 1999 and seeing literal walking budwieser billboards at races and on tv. Of course its not only jr..Kasey Kahne has his share of Dodge billboards roaming around also.

2007-09-24 02:32:48 · 29 answers · asked by Racer X 2 in NASCAR

He has won the same number of races this year that I have ZERO. Is he he the most overrated driver of all time?

2007-09-24 02:01:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

2007-09-24 01:37:41 · 15 answers · asked by Larry 1 in NASCAR

Tell me what you think of this paragraph:

If the magical power of HMS is great enough to turn less-than-mediocre drivers, like Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, into champions, think what it can do with Dale Earnhardt, Jr, the greatest driver in all the many Universes. In fact, Jr. will be so good that NASCAR will make a new rule that says that once a car is twenty laps ahead of all the others, every lap until the end of the race will be counted as a victory. Therefore, it won't just be thirty-six Cup races Jr. wins next year, he'll be awarded with 112 victories, the most ever in one season. And, he won't ever have to worry about sponsorship again, because he'll be sponsored by God.

Add to it if you wish.

2007-09-24 01:24:53 · 9 answers · asked by jgrevinjim 3 in NASCAR

I don't wish to offend, but I do think is is curious he is never linked with anyone in the tabloids. Perhaps he has just been fortunate enough not to be targeted by them.

2007-09-23 22:58:47 · 17 answers · asked by Buck N 1 in NASCAR

2007-09-23 22:44:06 · 17 answers · asked by puggz7 2 in Formula One

I.E. Tony Stewart climbing the fence and Carl Edwards flipping

2007-09-23 20:10:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

2007-09-23 19:42:45 · 16 answers · asked by marsvh 1 in Formula One

2007-09-23 17:02:53 · 8 answers · asked by jose t 1 in NASCAR

He was up around 15th all day and ended up tenth after all the carnage. One thing he always seems to do is to dodge wrecked cars well. I didn't see him wrecking anyone from what I saw.

2007-09-23 16:47:52 · 13 answers · asked by beth 6 in NASCAR