Comments on: Joe Gibbs Racing Fines: NASCAR Is Getting Soft

By: Michael J Smith

Michael J Smith — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:46:01 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Laura.

On the one hand, I get what you mean — everything is “detrimental to stock car racing.” But, on the other, I do understand that on-track incidents and attempts to circumvent the rules do make the sport look bad because it shows a disregard for the rules. Still, the more they use it, the less meaning it has, I think.

Mike

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:51:23 +0000

I wish they’d find a new rule to quote … personally, I’m tired of “detrimental to stock car racing”. I’m sure that’s not the only rule in the book, but, it’s the only one they quote. That’s like the FAA’s favorite catch all regulation “careless & reckless operation”. That said – even though this was related to the cars and not the drivers, it seems to be a trend since that “have at it boys” thing came about.