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August 07, 2007
Robby Gordon penalty, plus Robby shows class in mending fences
NASCAR handed down further penalties for Robby Gordon for the incident in Canada. Robby was fined $35,000 and placed on probation until December 31st. It also carries an additional stipulation - if, during the remaining NASCAR events in 2007, there is another action by Gordon that is deemed by NASCAR officials as detrimental to stock car racing or to NASCAR, or is disruptive to the orderly conduct of an event, he will be suspended indefinitely from NASCAR.
I think they made their point that they weren't happy. Robby still doesn't agree with NASCAR's ruling on the whole thing, but does abide by it and just wants to move on.
In a show that he does want to move on and class, Robby Gordon is fielding a second car for the Cup race at Watkins Glen, in that car will be none other than Marcos Ambrose. Yes, the same guy he had issues with in the Canada Busch race. Robby is fielding the #77 for Ambrose, it will also be Ambrose's Cup debut.
I know many people don't like Robby because he's not afraid to say how he feels about things and can sometimes come across as a complainer, or whiner as some people like to say, but I think this move shows class.
Your thoughts?
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Kathy,
I was pretty shocked when I heard that he was fielding a second cup car for this weeks race at The Glen, then I was equally shocked when you said he was putting Ambrose behind the wheel.
The fine and being put on probation is not much of a big deal.
Posted by: Jon | Aug 7, 2007 8:10:46 PM
What surprises me about this whole deal is that the Wood Brothers WEREN'T racing him at all this weekend, in either race. Have to give Robby credit for at least trying to mend a few fences in this thing.
The Wood Brothers approach this weekend baffles me. I know they are concearned about the top 35 in Cup, but why are they not racing him in the Busch race???
Posted by: John | Aug 7, 2007 8:41:57 PM
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