The Iron Fist of NASCAR Appeals has Ruled
Hear ye, hear ye…
The National Stock Car Racing Commission has ruled on the appeals case of H.C. Sellers vs PCNA (Peoples Commissar of NASCAR Affairs, more commonly known as Brian France and various and sundry henchmen)
Surely you remember the case - it was the case that the misinformed and small minority of NASCAR Nation called LoonBats claim never happens - a case where a win is not a win when you cheat to gain that win.
Head Kangaroo, er… I mean Commission Chairman George Silbermann has ruled in favor of upholding the original penalty.
As a reminder the infractions were as follows: Section 12-4-A of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing”; Section 12-4-Q “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the car, car parts, components, and/or equipment used in the Event do not conform to NASCAR rules” and Section 20C-12.3C(7) “Shock absorber base valves will not be permitted: Right rear shock absorber had a base valve installed.”
For those not knowing what a base valve is there is an excellent option to find out what they are, how they work and why there are regulated.
The penalty as upheld is as follows: Suspension from the next three (3) NASCAR Camping World Series East Events. Suspension from the NASCAR Touring Series until June 11, 2008. Probation until December 31, 2008.
Court is adjourned.
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I think NASCAR made the right call here - especially considering that it was in one of their amateur series, but now they’ve set the precedence, making it their duty to now uphold similar infractions with similar penalties. Think we’ll see that happen?
Now, they’ve set the precedence Tim?
Better read the linked piece I posted originally. NASCAR has had many instances where they have taken a win from drivers in the three top series and they took one away from the Toyota event “winner” at Irwindale in 2007 in the event that allows both east and west Camping World series to compete in their end of year all star event.
And BTW, those that compete in the Camping World series’ are hardly amateurs.