NickHolt Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 So, it's a major fine if you let the "s" word slip out, but no fine at all if you hit a NASCAR official with a thrown water bottle? What am I missing here? This from USA Today, 5/10/05 edition. "No fine for Busch...this time: #97-Kurt Busch crashed on the first lap of Saturday's race at Darlington Raceway, forcing him to retreat to the garage area for repairs. He eventually re-entered the race but later ignored officials' instructions during a caution period on where he should line up for a restart. Busch was ordered to pit road to serve a penalty. Busch responded with offensive language over his in-car radio communications system, revved his engine when officials ordered him to shut his car off and threw a water bottle that hit an official standing in his pit area. Roush Racing President Geoff Smith says Busch was frustrated by the crash, which left him nursing a damaged, uncompetitive car around a narrow, difficult track for the rest of the night to gain championship points. Busch has been involved in a total of seven on-track incidents this season, tied for third-most in the series this year, according to USA TODAY database research. Smith says Busch lost his temper after officials assessed a penalty Smith called "questionable. So he fought it - and lost, of course," Smith says. Smith doesn't expect Busch to receive further penalties from NASCAR this week. "I think he is definitely aware of where he stands today," NASCAR vice president of communications Jim Hunter said in an e-mail. "Without going into any further detail, he certainly knows NASCAR is not going to tolerate any future temper tantrums. President Mike Helton made our position very clear." Says Smith: "He's now on notice. So if there's anything else, there's going to be a penalty associated with it." Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqj3 Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 OMIGOD! Does this mean Dale, Jr. has been replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Ok drivers, time to stock up on water bottles! PS - Aaron B. - Duck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqj3 Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Duck? Duck? Aaron can run backwards pretty fast, but duck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacecar Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Might have been a fine had the bottle been "one of those old style drink bottles"...... filled with lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Might have been a fine had the bottle been "one of those old style drink bottles"...... filled with lead. Or mercury.. LOL Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobby74 Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Dale Jr. gets a big hit last year for saying S??? and 2 years ago Stewart had to attend an angry management class for not even half of what this guy is doing. I guess when you are a pretty boy with a big name team owner it is all ok for the first 10 times then we might slap you with a one dollar fine just so they can say they fined you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrum Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 "Pretty boy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckLicata Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Let's not get too worked up on this one just yet... While I'm certainly not defending NSACAR by any means... Remember, NASCAR did call Mr. Busch to the trailer and - apparently - gave him his "final" notice of "no more tolerance"... The fine would have been IN ADDITION TO what NASCAR has already said to Mr. Busch..basically, he's now on "double secret" probation and another violation will probably result in suspension... Don't forget, Junior fans..The swearing by Junior already had precedent... Just my .02.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 I know why he wasn't fined...... The water bottle was a sponsor of Nascars', so he actually got them some more airtime! I'm with reb....NA$CAR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Does that make Helton fair game for chunking water bottles at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bowen Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 maybe he needs another bit%h slap from jimmy spencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 That guy is one butt ugly human... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 maybe he needs another bit%h slap from jimmy spencer. 97 is now and forever a past champion , whether you like him or not-maybe spencer could use a little motivational slap....you know his carrer is in full leaps and bounds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqj3 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 'Horse- If that wheel rolls ten feet to the left, he's not the champion. The Busch brothers have a, shall we say, less than illustrious reputation away from the track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arts22 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 I dont like him, he is a lil punk...Put Spencer into a Roush car and see what he can do. You have got to have the money to be up front. You will never see a one car team win the championship. Busch can flap those ears and fly away, never be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Shane, that's funny,I dont care who you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bowen Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 he kinda looks like a tele tubby. You know what they say about those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 yea, they're Gordon fans! j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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