[Wolfstar]

...I'm constantly having to stick up for Jr...

I came close to losing my temper when I saw what you pointed me to. It gets so frustrating, doesn't it. They are championship caliber racecar drivers. They're fighting tooth and nail for this year's championship. What do the fans expect? That drivers the caliber of Junior and Jeff would be sing happy songs when they have a lousy racecar? Sheesh!!!!

BTW, what's this I hear about the #8 facing another penalty? Something about the windshield being the wrong weight? Man, I just hate this crappy chase for the championship. The 97 team doesn't deserve it based on their YEAR-LONG performance, but they'll probably win it. The pressure it's putting on the teams in the chase is making them crazy. And the poor guys just outside the top ten are completely locked out of being able to advance their place in the standings.

[WestCoastGal]

"BTW, what's this I hear about the #8 facing another penalty? Something about the windshield being the wrong weight?"

Yikes, I didn't hear that.

I'm going to check his board now, they always know everything!! Nascar needs to butt out!!

I did hear they are planning next year to change qualifying for Cup and the fuel filler thingy will be bigger or something in order to slow down the pit stops.

[WestCoastGal]

Ok here it is. Doesn't it depend on when they confiscated the windshield (sounds like before the race)and isn't it usually a fine charged to the crewchief?? Anyone??

I am willing to go out on a limb here and say if they dock any more points from Jr there will be a riot at Darlington!!

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Posted on Sun, Nov. 07, 2004


New Earnhardt Jr. infraction cited

By JIM UTTER

ThatsRacin.com Writer


AVONDALE, Ariz. - NASCAR officials confiscated the windshield from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 8 Chevrolet over the weekend.
According to spokesman Mike Zizzo, the windshield was too thin and not approved.

A penalty is likely, but to what extent will be determined by Nextel Cup series director John Darby, Zizzo said. The penalty should be announced this week.

Twice this season Earnhardt Jr. has lost points as a result of infractions – one for intentionally causing a caution and the second for using profanity during a live post-race interview.