Latest NASCAR Conspiracy

Interesting theory.

To get anyone other than the top ten into the 10 race runoff will pretty much require that Gordon, Johnson, Earnhardt Jr., and Stewart all have some bad races simultaneously to get anyone in under the 400 point level who is not in the top ten.

 

If they would going to do that just include everyone from 1st - 43rd and start over with ten races left.

 

I have to admit the thought crossed my mind as I noticed the point spread between 1st and 10th place drop under 500 points after this past race. But like Ken said, bad things would have to happen to 4 or 5 of the top drivers for it to happen and I don't think the drivers are willing to lose on purpose (but I admit 3 DNF's is pretty suspicious). Maybe NASCAR will find several top cars with "illegal setups" during inspection next race so they can take away 50 or 100 points each. Jeff Gordon has "mathematically clinched" a position in the Chase, so I guess he can take it easy the next few races.

Dodge has one driver in at this point (Kasey Kahne in 10th) and Jeremy Mayfield, Ryan Newman, and Jamie McMurray are all within 70 points of 10th place. Dodge has a good chance of getting at least one driver in assuming they can keep Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett out of that spot.

 

Yeah, interesting thought. I would suspect any team asked to "dive" would raise a fuss - and someone would leak the news.

The 10 race "non-playoff" setup has sure changed raciing. For those securely in the top 10, and those securely out of the top ten, competition has become less important.

Jeff Gordon has admitted to actually testing some things during races, because loosing now is not a critical to the championship contest. I imagine that's what's happening with Jimmie Johnson as well. Now's the time to experiment - very little to lose.

Just the thought that this may happen goes to show how much credibility NASCAR has lost. The constant tinkering and the sponsorship contests between NASCAR and the race teams is getting old.

 

That was a pretty weird black flag. Did they ever say if Gordon should have been allowed to be waved past those drivers before the restart? He sure thought he didn't do anything wrong. I am starting to believe you about the whole NASCAR conspiracy theory.

If Jimmie, Jeff, Dale Jr., and Tony Stewart all have problems next week...

 

I think you have something there! Money talks and the Mopar guys have added alot since re-entering the sport. You should email the guys at ESPN sports center or something. If this is true it would be worse than the 1909 Black Sox or any other MLB scandal.

One thing is for sure, the new point system has almost eliminated "silly season." And personaly this time of year I usually get geared up for college football, But this year I'm still interested in NASCAR.

Eaglewing

P.S. I think there is a NASCAR conspiracy against Ryan and Rusty. The Penske guys can't seem to get a break. Of course not counting the Bristol race running out of gas was the #2 team's fault, and the #12 got 2nd.

 

The last conspiracy in Nascar was [Edited at Moderator's Discretion].

[ August 31, 2004, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: TomVols ]

 

Ouch It's obvious that you have more than 8 teeth because that biting remark hurts.

 

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[ August 31, 2004, 09:45 AM: Message edited by: TomVols ]

 

Come on guys. Take a joke. I always assumed it was a compliment to say Nascar fan had 7 teeth.

 

Considering how many NASCAR races are now in the north, midwest, and west, I don't understand why Daniel David would want to insult the folks living in those regions of these United States. I am already well aware of his hatred toward all things Southern.

 

Ken, you don't have to lie about people. Wait, maybe you do.

 

Who are you Don Rikels? Since when is direct insults and offending people a joke!

In the course of human events it stands to reason that if some one invented a horseless carriage, then some one else would figure out how to race it.

NASCAR is the most competitive, most exiting form of auto racing in the world. In the US it's popularity far outranks any other form of Auto racing. It has gained a sizable following in Europe, South and Central America and Japan. Nascar races have even been held in Japan. It is the fastest growing spectator sport in the USA.
Races are held in all parts of the country. Prize money and corporate sponsorship also outranks the other forms of Autoracing.

If you don't like it fine, leave us alone. I personaly don't like hockey, but I won't get on this board (or any where else) and start making fun of, and insulting the Northerners & Canadians that do.

 

Car racing exciting? How hilarious.

Here they come everyone, fresh off a left turn, there they go on another left turn.

Can you say - easily amused?

 

Go away, Daniel David, just go away.

 

Being a Hendrick Racing fan I hope it is all going to end after the final segment begins. All of these blown engines are destroying me in the ESPN Stock Car Challenge.

If Jimmy and Jeff both have similar problems this weekend, it could allow 15 drivers into the Chase for the Nextel Cup. If it doesn't happen, there are probably going to be 5 drivers really upset that they were so close but didn't quite make it in. It could come down to 5 or 10 points keeping someone out of it.