tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post4137271324390198199..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: COMMENTARY: NASCAR Fumbles Tandem Drafting RuleDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-65910980228802795922014-02-26T04:50:44.490-05:002014-02-26T04:50:44.490-05:00buescher was the 2012 camping world truck series c...buescher was the 2012 camping world truck series champ, not 2013Travis Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-33901955462841480252014-02-24T22:33:47.551-05:002014-02-24T22:33:47.551-05:00So, next plate race, NASCAR will make the front op...So, next plate race, NASCAR will make the front opening so small no one can go within 10 feet of another car/truck. And, I feel for the 5. Someone needs to remind the announcers that NASCAR does use discretion when a car speeds on pit road during/avoiding a wreck if the driver is trying to slow. Kasey barely sped to avoid a wreck. They could have given him a pass. It is not "automatic" or "by the computer" as they said on the air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-39443476176631949502014-02-24T21:49:58.007-05:002014-02-24T21:49:58.007-05:00On top of the difficulty in officiating it, the ne...On top of the difficulty in officiating it, the new rule really didn't make for a better race either (in my opinion). Last year's Nationwide race had 34 lead changes amongst 20 drivers. 2012's race had 38 lead changes amongst 16 drivers. Yesterday's 'no pushing' race had 9 lead changes amongst 6 drivers.Jason Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104748073177888666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-87543125251789929012014-02-24T18:58:55.131-05:002014-02-24T18:58:55.131-05:00They indeed fumbled the No-Tandem rule because the...They indeed fumbled the No-Tandem rule because they never thought out that there is no need for one. The idea that NASCAR has to police this is wrong - it bears repeating that the way tandem drafting was evolving to now, the negatives associated with it were evolving out of it - all shown in the Talladega Truck 250 last October, where tandems were passing at will, but the push-vehicle of a tandem immediately bailed on the leader once a tandem got into the clear; conventional drafts were also keeping up with tandems and in fact catching up to them once a tandem or two got into the clear. <br /><br />If they'd simply left it alone for all the series, then what we saw in the Talladega Truck 250 would become the norm for all three series. The racing this Speedweeks was overall great, yet still would have benefitted from allowing more push-drafting.<br /><br />The bottom line remains - NASCAR has got to figure out the best way is to let go control of the racing; take control from the officiating tower and give it back to the racers, be it push-drafting, "out of bounds" lanes that have no business being there, etc.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-50261005582808533252014-02-24T16:37:01.669-05:002014-02-24T16:37:01.669-05:00Thank you Dave. As soon as I heard that James had ...Thank you Dave. As soon as I heard that James had been flagged and NO mention of Brad, I knew NASCAR had exhibited another case of the "Consistent Inconsistencies" that plague them. After I had seen how well they handled the Richmond debacle, my shaken confidence in NASCAR's hierarchy steadied a bit. After what they did to Toyota and it's engine program (Restrictor plates for them and no one else) I had lost all respect for NASCAR's standing as a legitimate sanctioning body. Now, after the NNS race and what they did to James and NOT Brad, I find myself back in the same place. I'll continue to watch the races but, NASCAR's reactions to rules violations will not surprise me any longer. France, Auton, Pemberton et al had better not be surprised by the fans confusion.DaveRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373207483903125351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-62629169338133042162014-02-24T15:39:50.449-05:002014-02-24T15:39:50.449-05:00Sorry NASCAR I watch the entire race you blew rule...Sorry NASCAR I watch the entire race you blew rule call on more than 3 times that I seen Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997032307134357045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-31496216287654066502014-02-24T15:07:59.720-05:002014-02-24T15:07:59.720-05:00All of the above is very typical of the enforcemen...All of the above is very typical of the enforcement of the rules over the last 10 years. You can’t treat one team one way and then turn around and treat another team differently when the same infraction occurs on the track. NASCAR wonders why people think the sport is fixed/rigged. It is calls like the one you wrote about when compared to your other example that provides fuel for the fire.<br /><br />On a side note, I know the 55-mile an hour rule on pit lane is set in stone. However, to penalize the 5 car for it when Kasey Kane was attempting to stay out of a crash was stupid. That would be like a police officer writing a ticket to a husband/wife driving over the speed limit to get his/her spouse to the hospital for a medical emergency. You have to think the totality of the circumstances through before attempting any enforcement action. NASCAR didn’t think it through and they looked foolish for enforcing something that the 5 car wasn’t attempting to gain an advantage from nor would have gained anything from. He was reacting to a car sliding towards him in an uncontrolled skid. Did NASCAR expect him to keep his speed under 55 and risk personal injury?<br /><br />MBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-52649845241550615662014-02-24T14:38:11.309-05:002014-02-24T14:38:11.309-05:00You give the drivers an aero package to work with....You give the drivers an aero package to work with. Let them drive the cars any way they need to. NASCARs constant meddling is what is driving the long time fans awayGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028821851689337560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-32569358254835287552014-02-24T14:32:42.525-05:002014-02-24T14:32:42.525-05:00I couldn't understand why NASCAR penalized one...I couldn't understand why NASCAR penalized one guy, then let the race finish with Smith being pushed by Bayne, and Busch pushing Brad for so long. It tarnished what was an otherwise good race. <br /><br />The saying in fighting goes... "Never leave it in the judges hands." Unfortunately, the drivers can't keep the judges sticking their hands into the result.<br /><br />Nobody pays hard earned money to come out and watch the ref. Just because people say after the race- "Did you see that call?!" -doesn't mean it was a highlight.<br /><br />Steve from Livermore Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-52065601114503806592014-02-24T14:22:57.151-05:002014-02-24T14:22:57.151-05:00I know dave...you are the best radio announcer eve...I know dave...you are the best radio announcer ever follow by a distant 2nd mike bagley :-)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173459290973739701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-73582602291866587292014-02-24T13:48:13.939-05:002014-02-24T13:48:13.939-05:00"To" errors? Or two? LOL, none of us are..."To" errors? Or two? LOL, none of us are immune, Steve!Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-45940601838719855022014-02-24T13:00:54.743-05:002014-02-24T13:00:54.743-05:00Not to mention the fact that less than a half a la...Not to mention the fact that less than a half a lap prior to the 99 getting penalized, TV coverage showed Kyle Busch actually pushing the car in front of him for about 3/4 a lap...yet no penalty for KB.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410739760421028292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-39356006960404750472014-02-24T12:26:46.049-05:002014-02-24T12:26:46.049-05:00I agree, but a short observation! Is Angie rubbin...I agree, but a short observation! Is Angie rubbing off on you... You had to errors.When officials he locked? Planned to peak with drivers? LOL ....Love the blog and the showAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173459290973739701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-91072887005981441442014-02-24T12:23:33.562-05:002014-02-24T12:23:33.562-05:00How, lets let the drivers drive their cars to the ...How, lets let the drivers drive their cars to the best of their ability in an attempt to win the race? This rule is just stupid, any fool can see it is stupid. Instead of admitting their mistake in drafting, then executing this rule they go back to the typical denial. No matter what the actual video evidence shows they will insist they were right and it happened. This alone with the attempt for contrived outcomes, aka, the new Chase format is truly pushing this long time fan away from the sport. I am a fan they want, one who attends races, listens to SiriusXM, watches TV, etc. But, instead of pulling me into the sport they are pushing me away from it.pbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078610051762647770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-27503960722001555442014-02-24T12:11:05.195-05:002014-02-24T12:11:05.195-05:00SPOT ON. Nascar continues to screw up and who suff...SPOT ON. Nascar continues to screw up and who suffers.Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-9762565439651227882014-02-24T12:09:36.169-05:002014-02-24T12:09:36.169-05:00Completely agree. Felt so bad for 99 car when it ...Completely agree. Felt so bad for 99 car when it was called, especially as a potential season points contender. Then later actual "violations" were overlooked - and by non points contenders - which could / should have been a better target to display their seriousness of the new rule.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895076504264107550noreply@blogger.com