Deserves it....
updated by @wally-bell: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
This whole situation is farcical. They've attempted to herd cats, nail Jell-O to a tree and put toothpaste back into the tube.
I'm sure as most often happens that the cream will rise to the top as the next 10 races proceed. But in a twisted way, I hope the Cup goes to the wire at Homestead with lame ducks Newman, Harvick, Kurt battling it out with the last minute added 24 being right there as the spoiler in the event the other 3 fall by the wayside.
UPDATED CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP STANDINGS
Pos. Driver Points Behind
1 Matt Kenseth 2015 --
2 Jimmie Johnson 2012 -3
3 Kyle Busch 2012 -3
4 Kevin Harvick 2006 -9
5 Carl Edwards 2006 -9
6 Joey Logano 2003 -12
7 Greg Biffle 2003 -12
8 Clint Bowyer 2000 -15
9 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2000 -15
10 Kurt Busch 2000 -15
11 Kasey Kahne 2000 -15
12 Ryan Newman 2000 -15
13 Jeff Gordon 2000 -15
It's Friday the 13th.... what could possibly go wrong for NASCAR?!
It still does not address the real issue or punish the people who caused this mess enough. BAN MWR from the racing this season. They have proven to deliberately alter races for their own good and will continue to do so. The penalty was a slap on the wrist. Even if they were to ban MWR from the chase, I still would not watch this WWE style racing anymore because that is what this has become. Sorry ladies and gentlemen, I am done watching NASCAR after this. I will watch ARCA or other forms of stock car racing but no longer NASCAR Sprint Cup racing.
Excellent points Christopher and I agree MWR should be banned for the rest of this year, if not forever. I suppose I will still watch, at least the next race or two, just to see if NASCAR has any hope of becoming a player in the sports world again. I have heard so, so many negative things about the sanctioning body and very few positive. I think ARCA is a great series for sure. Well, I guess the sponsors, 5-Hour Spinergy, NAPA NO HOW, and Aarons Cheats will continue to consider their next move.