Boerneracehounds50 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 all I can say is major stupid move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Nick won't let say he's a @#%&@$$......spotters or not....you dont pull out in front of a two-three pack coming 100mph faster....then try to blame it someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASPEEDRACER24 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 He must of saw one of those Left Lane End's Merge Right signs on the inner wall... I didnt hear who he blamed it on but if he did that would be atypical for most drivers... it's not my fault they didnt slow down to let me merge into traffic... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemdk Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Well in his interview he stated that the blend is in turn 1 and the other drivers spotters should have let their drivers know he was there. DJ and Andy Pitre said that was incorrect and in the drivers meeting they specifically said that the blend was 2 tires up into 2 and 4 tires up out of 2. They mentioned someone I think it was clint boyer that got black flagged earlier in the race for doing the same thing. I guess that's why lapage is a never was and probably won't be back for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 that was a bone head move for sure. and what a pos to blame the cars running 100+ mph for not avoiding him driving probably 30 mph slower. they need to drug test that guy. luckily nobody was hurt or killed after that stupid move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Maybe hearing test first... Spotter's communication was pretty clear... even said watch blend line... Maybe he didn't pay attention in the drivers meeting as to where the blend line was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemdk Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 The guy I really feel sorry for was Dario. He had a good run and had a tire failure but what a hit to the door. I find it interesting that these teams have the balls to come back their drivers that they've fired to bail them out. Stremme will fill in for Dario this weekend and Johnny Sauter filled in for the 70 at phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMRacer89 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Maybe Lepage was looking for a bump draft, so he wouldn't lose the field and lose another lap, ......I'd say he got it. I like Carl Edwards' interview: "I was just minding my own buisness......GOOD AFTERNOON." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac70 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I wonder if he does that on the freeway, I bet not. Thats pure bad judgement or a lot of ignorance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I like Carl Edwards' interview: "I was just minding my own buisness......GOOD AFTERNOON." That was hilarious. Here it is.Edwards and others, including LeIdiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 including LeIdiot. That's a classic Jody.......almost as funny as your "rash"!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Here we gooooo. Mouthy Mullet. That situation has been powdered. I borrowed your compact!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 why have a spotter if you cant understand what he said ..watch the blend line ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirracing Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Regardless of the rules....COMMON SENSE and talent are part of racing. It was a down right DANGEROUS move to TRY to defend on his part. 15 cars!!! There should be a points/monitary penalty for people who just don't use their heads. Why wear a helmet if you leave your brain in the motor coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 why have a spotter if you cant understand what he said ..watch the blend line ... The Spotter for Kevin LePage is Mrs. LePage...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 The Spotter for Kevin LePage is Mrs. LePage...................... And she told him to stay down there 3 or 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Boy.. sure don't want to be in that house today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madracr07 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Boy.. sure don't want to be in that house today.... That is goofy anyway, how many husbands ever listen to their wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 What a dumbass!!!!!!He just needs to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasghamilton Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 all I can say is major stupid move. I will second that. I believe his spotter had said to Kevin to stay under the yellow line also . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I don't see how the guy gets a ride. There has to be some kind of D.A. rule somewhere......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Press Release: Kevin Lepage Apologizes for Talladega Error STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 27, 2008) - "As a child my dreams had always been to race on Superspeedways. Racing in NASCAR has allowed this to happen and I have a career that I love. However, on Saturday afternoon every racer's concern was realized, as I caused "The Big One". After reviewing the tapes of the accident I realize I need to apologize to NASCAR, the car owners, my fellow competitors and most importantly the fans. I made a huge driver error by blending onto the racetrack in the wrong area. This caused a multi-car accident and changed the outcome of the race for many teams. I'm so thankful that no one was hurt considering the number of cars involved. In over 25 years of racing this was the biggest mistake I've ever made behind the wheel of a stock car and I promise that it will not happen again. It is such a terrible feeling knowing that NASCAR, the car owners, fellow competitors and NASCAR fans think this was a 'bonehead' move and I certainly don't want anyone thinking of me in these terms. Speaking yesterday before reviewing the tapes of the accident made me look like a "heal" and there is not a single person to blame for this huge mistake except myself. I have worked very hard over the years to gain the respect of NASCAR, the owners, competitors and the fans and it will take a long time to gain it back after what happened. Once again I want to apologize to everyone involved. If I could replay the race, I would have used better judgment and let the pack go by before blending onto the racetrack." Sincerely, Kevin Lepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I retract my LeIdiot statement. Even though it was a bonehead move, and he said bonehead things after the fact. I think there's a lot of us that have said and done bonehead things right after a race or incident. Takes screws to set the record straight. There's some out there that wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well I'm glad he saw the facts......takes a lot to "man up!" Jody, that stuff in my compact doesn't do the same as that monkey dust you use!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirracing Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 No matter how big the bonehead...still takes a big MAN to admit he was wrong. I don't have to LIKE him, but i respect him for admitting his wrong doing in the matter.... Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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