Don’t You Think This Is Overkill? Part 2
May 31st, 2009
You want to find out more about the Carl Long story? Then go here. It is a compelling read for sure.
His engine was 0.17th of a square inch too big.
Charles Swing, Carl’s Crew Chief who was fined $200 000, was admitted to hospital on Monday with heart problems.
Carl can’t even go to work at his regular job with the 34 Sprint Cup team because of the suspension.
I’m still shaking my head over this one.
Provided that what Carl has said is true let’s hope he wins his appeal on this one.
Go here for Carl and DeeDee’s official statement about this.
I realize that rules are rules and NASCAR has to save face here, but the punishment does not fit the crime.
Didn’t NASCAR reduce their penalties against Robby Gordon Motorsports last year because he mistakenly used an unapproved nose piece thinking it was an approved one?
I think Long’s incident should be viewed in the same light as Robby’s case especially since this was a non-points race.
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