Hamlin Drops Appeal; NASCAR Says Matter Closed (and will collect $$$ under Section 12-3)
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yessir, Chase....
Mr. Gibbs & somebody at NASCAR with a few brains hashed this out pretty quick to get it to go disappear.
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Hamlin Drops Appeal; NASCAR Says Matter Closed (and will collect $$$ under Section 12-3)
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Denny Hamlin tweets he will not appeal NASCAR's fine
Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Sports5:59p.m. EDT March 14, 2013
Driver says he stands behind his decision not to pay, but understands NASCAR will do what it has to.
Hamlin was fined $25,000 on March 7 for perceived negative comments about NASCAR's new Gen 6
He immediately announced his decision to appeal, and later tweeted that 'I believe I was severely disrespected by NASCAR'
NASCAR will take the money from Hamlin's purse money or points fund bonus
Denny Hamlin has decided not to appeal a $25,000 fine by NASCAR for making comments about the new car that the sactioning body viewed as detrimental.
In a post late Thursday afternoon on Twitter, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver said, "After a lot of thought I have decided not to appeal the fine NASCAR has issued. Dragging myself, my team and NASCAR through the mud for the next 2 weeks would not be good for anyone. I firmly believe I am in the right on this issue and will stand behind my decision not to pay. I understand NASCAR will do what they feel is necessary based on my decision. Thanks to all of my fans and peers who have supported me in this decision. I look forward to putting it to rest."
HAMLIN: 'I'm not going to pay the fine'
In a statement, NASCAR announced the penalty would be settled per Section 12-3 of its rulebook. Under that rule, NASCAR can garnish a driver's purse money or points fund bonuses. NASCAR also said it "considered this matter closed."
"There was dialogue between Denny and NASCAR during the week, and this was the resolution that came about," NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said. "We are all looking forward to putting this behind us."
The statistics from the first two races of the season supported Hamlin's contention. The Daytona 500 featured fewer green-flag passes than last season. According to NASCAR statistics, Phoenix featured 1,213 green-flag passes Sunday with the Gen 6 vs. 1,658 with last year's model on Nov. 11 at the 1-mile oval.
updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
Nick's Cigar World and RacersReunion
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When I was driving a lot at night I used to always listen to the Cigar Dave radio show. Maybe you could pirate it over to the Zeus family and tie it up with Nick:
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Great selection. I wasn't familiar with the La-Tee-Da lamps. Sounds more like a sports car racing accessory than stock cars!
Secret Societies - Z
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Much has been made recently of NASCAR's Brian France being seemingly missing in action. Nobody has reported a sighting in quite a while.
Here in this forum we often refer to Brian France by using his middle initial - Z.
Unless you attended the University of Virginia, you would have no reason to know that there is a secret society at that school named the "Z Society." I don't know of any connection between Brian France and the Z Society.. just thought it was was an interesting tidbit.
Z Society
Description: Semi-secret ring society
Founded: Founded in 1892 as Zeta Ribbon Society
Activities : In addition to its philanthropic efforts, the Z Society hosts numerous honorary dinners and grants academic awards. The Edgar F. Shannon Awards are given to the best graduating students from each of the Universitys schools. Those so honored have pursued academic greatness with fervent ardor and keen insight while never forgetting the importance of those priorities aside from school. An annual Distinguished Faculty Award is also given, based on student nominations.
History: According to historian Philip Bruce, the Z Society originally drew the best from both Eli and T.I.L.K.A. to form an altogether incomparable association of students.
Notable: The organizations symbol occasionally includes the number 3711, the sum of 1819 (year of Universitys founding) and 1892 (year of Zs founding). Correspondence from the society is signed Mystically, Z. Its student members remain anonymous until Final Exercises, when they wear rings with the Z insignia. This is a relatively new tradition: Its student membership was once widely known, but the society became semi-secret about 30 years ago. The large white Zs around Grounds are temporarily repainted at times to show the organizations concern for pressing matters of the day. Recent examples have indicated its support for issues related to gay rights and race relations, and for Virginia Tech following the April 2007 shootings.
Myths and Legends: Superstition holds that a female student who steps on the Z painted on the steps of the bridge between Ruffner and Newcomb halls will become pregnant before she graduates. A male student who steps on the Z will fail his first exam.
updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Some Different Ways NASCAR Could Penalize Errant Drivers
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That would really make you want to take drastic measures, like sign autographs and say hi to fans.
Some Different Ways NASCAR Could Penalize Errant Drivers
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If you are locked in the room for 3 hours or more call your doctor.
Some Different Ways NASCAR Could Penalize Errant Drivers
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Chase, they might learn some history of their sport while they're tagging. They could look at Johnny Mallonee's father's "hauler" and compare it to theirs.
Some Different Ways NASCAR Could Penalize Errant Drivers
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Forget for a moment whether or not you think NASCAR should have penalized Denny Hamlin for his recent remarks to a television announcer.
With all that has been written and opinionized about NASCAR's recent $25,000 fine of Denny Hamlin, I would contend that a $25,000 fine issued to any one of today's tenured NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers isn't going to be very effective.
With the earning power of today's crop of NASCAR drivers with 60/40 or 50/50 earnings splits from the car owner, sponsor personal service and endorsement contracts, not to mention ad revenue and concession sales, I'd maintain that to most drivers of the current generation that monetary fine is a mere drop in the bucket and more of a nuisance like a mosquito bite.
If I were NASCAR and really wanted to get one of today's premier series drivers' attention, I'd start with the driver's million dollar motorcoach.
I'd let Mr./Ms. Premier Series driver know that they weren't going to be allowed to park their motorcoach at the track for the next however many races. Further, they would not be allowed in the motorcoach parking area at all to "visit" other drivers, car owners, etc.
I'd make a reservation for the driver at one of the "bedbug inns" 25 miles from the track with a ten day minimum stay like the fans must pay and make the driver stay there.
Just imagine... fans might actually see a driver out at a motel or restaurant like they used to see them when a fan could actually talk to a driver.
During the day I'd force the driver to hang out in the garage at the hauler when not in the car. We always knew where to find Dale Earnhardt in the "old" days when he wasn't in the car. He could always be found in his hammock in the back of the Osterlund/Moore/Childress hauler.
Also, take away the driver's priviliged track parkling pass. Make the driver park where the fans park and walk to the garage.
While NASCAR is at it, they might consider penalizing the driver's team by not allowing its personal chef to set up their rig at the track and cook gourmet meals for the team. Make them eat Martinsville hotdogs instead. Better yet, make 'em eat viennas and bologna like we used to eat at the track.
Perhaps we might require the driver ride in the transporter from Charlotte to Sonoma instead of flying in their personal jet.
I'm sure there are a number of creative penalties that might be thought up to bring a driver's ego back to earth when NASCAR determines the driver needs a reality check.
The same type penalties might be also applied to the television network announcers. Too many boogity, boogity, boogities and DW gets his motorcoach parking taken away for a race. If DW talks about another driver's big mouth, the same penalty could be enforced.
Does anybody else think a $25,000 fine is pretty meaningless to today's top tier NASCAR driver?
Can you think of some creative penalties besides money?
updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM