Quote Originally Posted by 1gary View Post
Kind makes me wonder how much in the loop the drivers really are.I do see NASCAR's point that is hard to separate the driver from the team when rules are broken even if the driver doesn't know about it.Just giving Jimmie the benefit of doubt.
I think it depends on the team. Hendrick drivers are probably not that deep in car development, chevy provides plenty of engineers and wind tunnel time I'm sure.

Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
Uhhhh what's wrong here. Your guy got caught - again. As far as Jimmy Johnson - I don't think he has a bit of say in how the car is designed. He is paid to drive. .
Good points Dave. I agree that they were caught and other teams have been hammered for messing with the C.o.T., NASCAR has already set the standard for trying to create a grey area. That equals big fines & penalties. All the teams are searching for an advantage, that's their job, when you get caught.. Take it like a man. In NASCAR, rubbin' is racin' and it's the great teams that runs on the ragged edge of the rules. But, holding that edge and not falling over is the trick. Looks like 42 other cars did it but not the 48!


Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
More interesting stuff:

"Penske switching to Ford in 2013: Penske Racing will in 2013 switch from Dodge to Ford in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition, automotive-industry sources have informed Autoweek"
My memory, limited as it is.. tells me that they used to run Fords before. But I may be confused! I guess the new motor Ford developed over the past few years is paying dividends when a team owner like Penske wants to jump ship!