slugshooter Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 I haven't seen anything about this on NASCAR.com yet, not sure if I should be surprised or not, but anyhoo, on Wind Tunnel the other night apparently Junior was caught in the post race with an illegal windshield that was lighter and different aerodynamically, I think NASCAR is still debating how to handle this situation, if they have taken points for the same infraction in the past, well, it looks like Junior might be down a few more, but more than likely he will get a fine, Lord knows I don't what to get involved in a riot at Darlington, it'll be bad enough just going there and having to listen to the Junior fans that are already liquored up talk talk crap about Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greener Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Pheonix. He didn't race with it. They found it before the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Pheonix. Oh, a guy at work told me they found it in the post race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Pheonix. This is what is being said on Jayski's Earnhardt's Windshield too thin UPDATE: NASCAR officials confiscated the windshield from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 Budweiser Chevy over the weekend. According to spokesman Mike Zizzo, the windshield was too thin and not approved. A penalty is likely, but to what extent will be determined by Nextel Cup series director John Darby, Zizzo said. The penalty should be announced this week.(ThatsRacin.com)(11-7-2004) UPDATE: the windshield was NOT run in the race, it was taken 'over the weekend'. Minimum thickness is 1/4".(11-9-2004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. Why the heck didn't they get it in pre-race inspection? I don't think it would have mattered much, he did dominate the field. By a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. As much as I would like to see Junior lose more points (sorry Chrud) If he didn't run it during the race or even try to then there should be no penalty, whatsoever, just because someone brings something to the track doesn't mean they are gonna try and use it during the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. Here is the results. Tony Eury Sr., crew chief for the No. 8 Chevrolet of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., was fined $2,500 for violating Section 12-4-A (Actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the car, car parts, components and/or equipment used in the Event do not conform to NASCAR rules) for having a windshield on the car that was not an approved part and also did not meet the minimum required thickness of one-quarter inch. The infraction was discovered by NASCAR officials during opening-day inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. Opening day inspection? That means he didn't race with it, eh? Just rackin' up points for that championship! By the way SS, we'll look for you shedding a tear or two among the sea of red when Junior takes the checkered flag for the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. [ QUOTE ] By the way SS, we'll look for you shedding a tear or two among the sea of red when Junior takes the checkered flag for the win! [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Re: Junior caught at Phoenix. I'm sitting in the section of stand that has the roof over it, look for me at the end of the race, I'll be the one climbing the fence after Jeff or Jimmy wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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