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This is NOT a bashing thread against Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knauss or the Hendricks Organization. This is just one man's thoughts on what was overlooked this week.
Last week NASCAR Fans overheard Jimmie Johnson's Crew Chief (Chad Knauss) say "oops!...the engine blew up!" over the car radio and national television (NOT his exact words, but cannot post that here!).
Neither NASCAR or the FCC addressed this situation this past week.
In the last few years Drivers and Crew Chiefs have been slapped for using less offensive words (again, this being a family site, we are not permitted to use the words, but... let's just say it's what a beaver does to a river..lol)
I agree that FOX/ESPN should have NEVER broadcast the language, but it still went out over the car radio and heard by hundreds of Fans.
A couple years ago when Robbie Gordon was in the garage area and was upset, he used a couple terms (both the reference to what a beaver does to a river and H E double hockey sticks) and was slapped by NASCAR with only a handful of Fans around.
NASCAR has to stick to their rules and stop changing the rules for certain teams.
Now, I'll be the first to stand up and say "I am NOT a Jimmie Johnson Fan", but this has nothing to do with Jimmie! This was an "oops" by Knauss. I'm not saying fine him, I'm saying if you are going to slap one hand for being in the cookie jar, you need to slap all hands in the cookie jar.
And one more thing.....the new "Boys Have At It" rule. I love that rule, but please NASCAR don't say "Have at it"...., then point your finger and say.."well, everyone have at it, except you and you and you and you......"
Now, with that being said, I know someone will bring up the "driving incident" by Kyle Busch. That was truly STUPID of Kyle! However, it is not a NASCAR issue. While it was dangerous, NASCAR will and should stay away from this. Joe Gibbs will handle this (and I think he should!).
Last week NASCAR Fans overheard Jimmie Johnson's Crew Chief (Chad Knauss) say "oops!...the engine blew up!" over the car radio and national television (NOT his exact words, but cannot post that here!).
Neither NASCAR or the FCC addressed this situation this past week.
In the last few years Drivers and Crew Chiefs have been slapped for using less offensive words (again, this being a family site, we are not permitted to use the words, but... let's just say it's what a beaver does to a river..lol)
I agree that FOX/ESPN should have NEVER broadcast the language, but it still went out over the car radio and heard by hundreds of Fans.
A couple years ago when Robbie Gordon was in the garage area and was upset, he used a couple terms (both the reference to what a beaver does to a river and H E double hockey sticks) and was slapped by NASCAR with only a handful of Fans around.
NASCAR has to stick to their rules and stop changing the rules for certain teams.
Now, I'll be the first to stand up and say "I am NOT a Jimmie Johnson Fan", but this has nothing to do with Jimmie! This was an "oops" by Knauss. I'm not saying fine him, I'm saying if you are going to slap one hand for being in the cookie jar, you need to slap all hands in the cookie jar.
And one more thing.....the new "Boys Have At It" rule. I love that rule, but please NASCAR don't say "Have at it"...., then point your finger and say.."well, everyone have at it, except you and you and you and you......"
Now, with that being said, I know someone will bring up the "driving incident" by Kyle Busch. That was truly STUPID of Kyle! However, it is not a NASCAR issue. While it was dangerous, NASCAR will and should stay away from this. Joe Gibbs will handle this (and I think he should!).
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