[SouthTexas]

And when the conflict came up, I talked to the higher-ups in NASCAR, and they told me, ‘Hey, we understand. You’ve got a commitment and you can’t be here this year.’”

NASCAR has said in the future it may consider sanctioning drivers such as Gordon, Earnhardt, Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler, who each failed to attend this year’s Gala. Penalties could include forfeiture of their season-ending bonus money.

This is bogus.

I DO have problems with this however: “I feel like they’re asking a bit much out of the drivers when they already have a 38-week schedule

[WestCoastGal]

They are not gonna mess with Jr and Flash, count on it!! If brainless doesn't know by now who pays the bills he's a bigger loser than I thought.