tedicast Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 I guess after last weeks race, Jeff Gordon got into a scuffle with Mike Bliss at the airport. Word is thay Gordon threw a punch, and Bliss is recovering from a black eye. Nascar says that aren't taking action, because it happened away from the track. I don't know Gordon fans... I think your boy is losing it! That seems very unlike the JG of old. COPIED FROM JAYSKI.COM Jeff Gordon apparently didn't take lightly his on-track run-in with Mike Bliss during Sunday's USG Sheetrock 400 that sent Gordon into the wall. Gordon, according to sources, confronted Bliss at the airport that night over the issue. But neither man wanted to discuss that yesterday.(Winston Salem Journal) AND II: Gordon's frustrations seemed to get the best of him last week after he was wrecked by Mike Bliss at Chicagoland. He criticized Bliss when talking to reporters, and there apparently was a confrontation between the two — possibly involving fisticuffs — at a local airport afterward. Gordon wouldn't answer questions about the airport incident. "Whatever happened between Mike Bliss and me, we're going to work it out on our own," he said. "I don't think it's anything that's worth even discussing. As far as I'm concerned it's over with." Bliss, who appeared to be recovering from a black eye, said there was some sort of fuss at the airport. "[Gordon] just came up and told me how upset he was," Bliss said. "I understood it. There was no swing. He was frustrated, and the wreck was the icing on the cake."(Atlanta Journal-Constitution)(7-16-2005) UPDATE: during NBC's Countdown to Green pre-race show at New Hampshire International Speedway, Bill Weber announced that NASCAR looked into an off-track incident between Jeff Gordon and said one punch was thrown and since it was away from the track, NASCAR planned no action against either driver. Gordon declined to be interviewed before the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye All I can say if this actually happened,,I for one don't condone this type of action,,,but hey I guess the sissyboy and whiner comments are out the window..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye For arguments sake, lets change the scenario around a little bit. What if it had been Kevin Harvick, or Tony Stewart who had thrown the punch at Bliss?, Or God forbid Harvick or Stewart threw a punch at Gordon? Do you still think NASCAR would have let it slide, saying it happened outside the track? I don't. Nascar has already proved that they will penalize Harvick, and his team in the Cup series, for some thing that he did in the Truck Series driving for a different team. I think if it had been anyone but JG blackening Bliss's eye, you would have heard a lot more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] I think if it had been anyone but JG blackening Bliss's eye, you would have heard a lot more about it. [/ QUOTE ] I don't think that this is the case at all...... This was not a NASCAR issue it would have been more a civil matter if anything.... [ QUOTE ] Nascar has already proved that they will penalize Harvick, and his team in the Cup series, for some thing that he did in the Truck Series driving for a different team. [/ QUOTE ] This is not off the track wether it be Trucks, Cars or any event that is regulated by NASCAR is regulated by NASCAR,,,, Airport terminals aren't NASCAR events,,,,but like I said I in no way condone this type of action what so ever, and do agree something should have been done about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye I think Gordon should be penalized. Shane Hmeil does drugs away from the track and is suspended. Gordon punches Bliss away from the track and gets nothing. I know, it is sort of like apples to oranges, but both parties are NASCAR drivers and the scuffle was DIRECTLY caused from NASCAR race. Stewart punches a cameraman, was that at the track, I don't remember? I just think it'll give a pretty negative impression. I don't mean a major fine, maybe a small amount of points and money. Heck, he didn't cheat to win afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] I just think it'll give a pretty negative impression. I don't mean a major fine, maybe a small amount of points and money. Heck, he didn't cheat to win afterall. [/ QUOTE ] That say's it all right there,,,,it doesn't set for a good impression at all and it was totally WRONG,,,,Stewart hit the camera man on the premisis of the track therefore governed by NASCAR.. But in both cases charges could have been levied, and probably should have been....IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye Hmiel's drug use may have happened off track, but it could affect his on track performance and endanger other drivers. It's impossible to say what Nascar would have done if it was another driver involved so let's not speculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye I would like to see him try that with Richard Simmons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] Hmiel's drug use may have happened off track, but it could affect his on track performance and endanger other drivers. [/ QUOTE ] I know about as much as this issue as everyone else on here, but how do you know Hmiel didn't have glazed, bloodshot eyes while he was on the track, unlikely, but possible, drug use has the potential to take multiple drivers lives in an instant, Shane Hmiel doesn't deserve to ever sit in a race car again IMO. Thats like saying a baseball or basketball player shouldn't be suspended for snorting coke while he's at a party, cause he's not on the court or on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] All I can say if this actually happened,,I for one don't condone this type of action,,,but hey I guess the sissyboy and whiner comments are out the window..... [/ QUOTE ] I love Jeff Gordon, he's been my favorite driver since his rookie year, I don't condone this either, I LOVE IT!! He should have broken his nose, although Bliss's car owner might have gotten a little more upset about him having a broken nose than a black eye. NASCAR needs to stay out of this one, except maybe to have a little one on one, which they probably have already done, to stress the point that whatever they do to each other off the track, doesn't need to follow them onto the track. Thats the only thing NASCAR needs to do. I rather miss the days of Yarborough and the Allisons swinging at each other, Kyle Petty shoving Bobby Hillin, Michael Waltrip clocking Lake Speed.....ahhhhh, the good old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] For arguments sake, lets change the scenario around a little bit. What if it had been Kevin Harvick, or Tony Stewart who had thrown the punch at Bliss?, Or God forbid Harvick or Stewart threw a punch at Gordon? Do you still think NASCAR would have let it slide, saying it happened outside the track? I don't. Nascar has already proved that they will penalize Harvick, and his team in the Cup series, for some thing that he did in the Truck Series driving for a different team. I think if it had been anyone but JG blackening Bliss's eye, you would have heard a lot more about it. [/ QUOTE ] I don't believe it would have been any different for the drivers mentioned if they were in the same situation, what happens off the track should stay off the track, all NASCAR should do is have a sitdown and make sure the drivers know that if it carries over to the track that there will be serious consequences. NASCAR on the other hand has the responsibility to regulate their drivers at venues when thay act out. Yes, Harvick 100% should have been penalized for his actions after the truck race, but I don't feel it was right for them to penalize him in the Cup series for something that happened in another series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye oh boy, here we go, 1. steward punched a camera man at the track!!everyone saw that. as a matter of fact he's done it several times. & if im not mistaken he almost got into it with a woman at the pepsi400 this year. 2. shane & his drugs can effect anyone on the track...do you really think he says "oh i will just do drugs at home"??????? come on dude!!!!! 3. harvicks incident happened at martinsville, i was there. he was warned to "watch his on track contact" (several times i might add) his reply was "tell them to kiss my a**"!!!!!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] Hmiel's drug use may have happened off track, but it could affect his on track performance and endanger other drivers. [/ QUOTE ] What would have happened if Bliss' eye would have swollen up during the race and he couldn't see out of it? Don't see why Gordon should have beaten Bliss anyways. Bliss was ROBBED of a win at Charlotte because of that little punk Vickers and didn't go punching him. Gordon came down and Bliss went up. So, Bliss should have a free shot back at Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye I probably would of smacked him one too.... that was a BS move by Bliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye waaa...waaa waaa...talk about whinning!!!!!.......geeze!!!!!.... sorry...j/k.....could'nt help myself!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye Not whining. Just curious why it is suddenly ok for Gordon to punch someone. All that wreck costed Gordon was a couple spots, he was back around 25thish anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHuntr1 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] Not whining. Just curious why it is suddenly ok for Gordon to punch someone. All that wreck costed Gordon was a couple spots, he was back around 25thish anyway. [/ QUOTE ] Why, because it wasnt on the track, it was at the airport! Stewarts hitting the cameraman was at the track, all of the incidents you said were at the track. Well, besides the drug using, but that can affect your senses and what not on the track, so i understand that. Plus, nascar has a drug policy, they dont have fighting another driver outside of the track policy. Okay, think of this. If someone comes up to gordon at his house, and they make fun of Gordon, and gets in his face, and Gordon pushes or hits the person making fun of him. Should nascar punish him for that? No, its not on the track, nascar has no say in what they do outside of their sport when it comes to this. Since he didnt hit bliss on track, nothing should happen. You have to admit though, all of these sissy comments should be thrown out the window, nobody wouldve ever thought that Mr. Gordon would punch somebody. I wish I wouldve been in that airport when that happened. I doubt that incident will hurt anybodys reputation, besides Mr. Bliss's. lol If anything, it might add fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye #24 is a wreck waiting to happen. but hey, he drives a pretty rainbow car boys. haha. just kidding thats sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye Still don't like him and I think he's a sissy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye Couple of bantamweights right there. That would've been funny to watch. Everyone gets frustrated and has bad days. Good to see these guys are human/ I'd be willing to bet that Jeff is much better at his day job then fighting though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] I'd be willing to bet that Jeff is much better at his day job then fighting though! [/ QUOTE ] Bliss is probably one of the only driver that JG is bigger than...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye The only reason I think NASCAR should do something is because it is between two of their drivers and is directly related to what happened in a race. Had it been between Gordon and a fan outside of the track, then it would be a different story. I still see NO reason that Gordon should have done that. I sure hope he's consistent and punches his brake specialist this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Gordon Gives Bliss a Black Eye [ QUOTE ] I still see NO reason that Gordon should have done that. I sure hope he's consistent and punches his brake specialist this week. [/ QUOTE ] AND YOU AINT JUST A JOKING.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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