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September 19, 2006
Did Stewart Bump His Head?
By Keith Ott
Stewarts comments at the close of Loudon border on the ludicrous, IMO. Here they are:
"I finally have the answer to the question people always ask: 'If you could change one rule, what would you change?' I'd have made this race a two race deal. I'd have had the rest of the field run their own 200-mile race and then I would have had the top 10 guys run their own 200-mile race." -- Tony Stewart
So, we would have a 33 car race with all of the major stars not competing. I guess this eases his conscious that none of those 33 would influence El Chase-o. Of course it never occurred to him that, with the #20 the best car of those 33, that 11th pays an extra million and winning gets you a race purse. No way! Not Mr. “Altruistic” Stewart…Give me a break. Fans come to see 43 of the best race each other. Sure stuff happens, but it happened in all 26 previous events. The good, the bad and the downright ugly is what got these 10 into the playoffs. Keep them all racing together. It’s not like Mr. Stewart lost any sleep banging around influencing the racing before. He’ll get over it.
Part Deux would be the 10 car IROC-like event. Except they’re not identically prepared cars. How boring could it get with 10 cars spread out over 1 mile plus. How potentially greater could the teammate influence become? Nope 43 guys racing hard is the name of the game. Always has been; Always should be. Close title contenders in past days were never separated from misadventure. To do so now makes as much sense as a soup sandwich. If Stewart feels bad he’s free to stay in the hauler and watch from the stands. Heck, he can come up to Turn 3. He can even bring the damn monkey. I've seen stranger in the stands.
Again, JMO
I just thought I'd repost this link to the old points system for those diehard old points guys. Sorry Bob, it's from that other site...not to be named. I'm surprised it's still up and updated. They must not have clever talented editors such as yourself to monitor these things...
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/data/standings_whatif.html
September 19, 2006 | Permalink
Comments
Keith, I took Stewart's comments totally differently. This is his first year out of the chase, and I thought he was honestly expressing his own surprise at how nervous he was about the possibility of messing with the contenders. Remember how before Richmond several drivers were asked if the chase would influence their driving? All the chase veterans said it would, while chase rookie-to-be said it wouldn't! Well, Tony has a new perspective this year. I don't think he was being serious about the "two races" in the least.
On another matter, Jayski links us to a site where the fellow timed the race broadcast and commercials: http://www.cawsnjaws.com/Message-Board/259/commercial-breakdown-for-the-sylvania-300
Hope that link works, or you can paste it into your own browser.
Posted by: Doug | Sep 19, 2006 11:31:31 AM
Doug,
He's a great driver but I have problems with believing what he says in post race interviews. Says, "Be safe and patient on the track." Does - Uses the car as a tool for retribution.
Kewl site...That woman pays a whole lot more attention to commercials than I do. Me, I leave the room.
Posted by: Keith | Sep 19, 2006 11:40:17 AM
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