Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Sorry Car and Driver did this as a April Fools Joke, please excuse, but I have deleted all the content but the post link. I would have liked to have edited the topic post as well to reflect Car and Drivers April Fools Prank on every one. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/motorsports/obama_orders_chevrolet_and_dodge_out_of_nascar_car_news Edited April 1, 2009 by Whitetail Freak Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Here's BHO making executive decisions in private business again. I'm really not surprised at this. ======================================================== Obama Orders Chevrolet and Dodge Out Of NASCAR - Car News With their racing budgets deemed “unnecessary expenditures,” GM and Chrysler are ordered to cease racing operations at the end of the season. BY JARED GALL, ILLUSTRATION BY ERIC WOODWARD April 2009 In a move sure to spark outrage, the White House announced today that GM and Chrysler must cease participation in NASCAR at the end of the 2009 season if they hope to receive any additional financial aid from the government. Companies around the globe—Honda and Audi, to name two—have drawn down racing operations, and NASCAR itself has already felt the pinch in the form of reduced team spending. A complete withdrawal from America’s premier racing series is expected to save more than $250 million between GM and Chrysler, a substantial amount considering the drastic measures being implemented elsewhere. “Automakers used to operate on the principle of ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday,’ but the Auto Task Force’s research just doesn’t validate that as true,” said the statement from President Obama. While fans have decried the Car of Tomorrow for heavily limiting what little personalization the cookie-cutter series had previously allowed to participating manufacturers, and drivers have slammed its brick-like aerodynamics and unpredictable handling, even the governmental oversight committee sees that the full-scale regulation of the cars leaves the manufacturers very little space for research and development. “NASCAR is a racing series that regulates down to the smallest detail of the cars, where a car badged a Chevrolet or Dodge differs only marginally from a Ford or a Toyota. There’s no technological development to speak of.” The statement goes on further to say the same demand will be made of Ford if it asks for government assistance. “In order to receive this money, corporations must demonstrate they will spend it wisely. Racing has been said to improve on-road technology, but frankly, NASCAR almost flaunts its standing among the lowest-tech forms of motorsport. NASCAR is not proven to drive advancements that transfer from the racetrack to the road, and this nation’s way forward does not hinge on decades-old technology. We need new, and we need innovation.” The President realizes this will be an unpopular call, but stands behind the decision, saying, “This is an obvious cut to make, but it is not an easy one. This administration is not ignoring the tremendous sentimental value and emotional appeal NASCAR holds for so many Americans. But now is not the time for sentiment and nostalgia; now is a time for decisive financial action. If our automotive industry is to emerge from this recession intact, then these difficult decisions must be made.” Both Chevrolet and Dodge see the move as only temporary, and fully expect to resume racing in NASCAR as soon as they have stabilized and the government’s hand in their operations is minimized. “There is nothing really to say at this point,” said one representative, who wished to remain anonymous. “We’ve been doing this since the beginning, and we always assumed we’d be doing this until the end. Heck, nobody ever thought to think that there would be an end. But we ain’t done. As soon as this is over, we’re taking back our spot at the top.” NASCAR officials remain tight-lipped about the call, but sources say series president Mike Helton and team managers are exploring several options, including other manufacturers to fill Chevrolet and Dodge’s vacated positions. Given the company’s recent interest in motorsport and the steady cash-flow and V-8 engine provided by its new Genesis sedan, sources indicate that NASCAR is pinging Hyundai to gauge the Korean company’s interest in occupying a spot in NASCAR. “Toyota was not well-received their first year in the sport, nor was their first season an easy one,” the source says. “But they learned, they applied the lessons, and they have proven very competitive this year.” If Hyundai does indeed join the series, there will no doubt be a steep learning curve, and the move would leave Ford the lone domestic battling a pair of Asian makes in America’s most popular racing series. We wonder, however, how long NASCAR could hold that title without two of its most storied participants. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/motorsports/obama_orders_chevrolet_and_dodge_out_of_nascar_car_news BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I foresee Tominator moving this to the political room.:D First I had heard of this, and it really does not surprise me one bit. Giving financial aid to these businesses should cease immediately, as these handouts/bailouts are not saving jobs or in any way helping the economy. Obama should not be making these types of stipulations for spending taxpayer dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Seeing as today is April 1st (April Fools Day) I'm saying this is a joke;);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You beat me to it. I had the link ready to post and I wanted to make sure no one else had posted it before I did. I think it should stay in the lounge, because it concerns sports and politics, if it stays here, more people will see it. And no!! This is not a joke!! Here is a link to the actual article. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/motorsports/obama_orders_chevrolet_and_dodge_out_of_nascar_car_news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The link is at the bottom of my post, maybe I should have put it under political, but it was written in Car and Driver. At first I thought it was an April Fools Joke, but it does not appear to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Great "leadership and change"! Pure BS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 If this is legit, I will be the first person to help start a miltia. It's time to go to the whitehouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 It's a April Fool joke... Obama Orders Chevrolet and Dodge Out Of NASCAR - Car News HAPPY APRIL FOOLS' DAY! With their racing budgets deemed “unnecessary expenditures,” GM and Chrysler are ordered to cease racing operations at the end of the season. Click the link and you will see http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/motorsports/obama_orders_chevrolet_and_dodge_out_of_nascar_car_news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 It is not a joke Tom. It is the real deal. If it was a joke why would they put that sentence before the article and not after it? I sure hope you get to tell me I told ya so though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Funny thing is there is NOTHING about it on NASCAR.com........... Gonna laugh when it proves to be an April Fools Joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Would hope that it was a joke, but does not appear to be with how it reads. This actually came out March 31st(yesterday) as best as I can tell and some articles have already been posted taking this not as a joke. Would think after the Leno incident and the "Special Education" comment that Obama would be a bit more careful about joking. Seems pretty odd for this to come out while Obama is at the G20 summit meetings in Europe. Unfortunately joking or not, money needs to quit being wasted and printed like there is no tomorrow. We are in real trouble with this administrations lack of understanding that we are devaluing our dollar to a point we may not be able to recover from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Check the nascar forums........its a wildfire in there. I'm just sitting back and waiting. I was sleepy this morning......I'm good and riled up now! Hope it is a joke........I love nascar, and hate to think a stupid idiot like Obama would destroy it and it's history. I don't see how he can tell teams what kind of car to buy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I don't see how he can tell teams what kind of car to buy??? If this is real, I would have to guess that Obama is basically saying pull out of NASCAR or we aren't giving you those billions in dollars of bail out money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I hope this will start to wake up America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I would support such a thing. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Car and Driver just announced it as a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Car and Driver just announced it as a joke! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't say I didn't tell you so!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm over on C & D.com giving them a piece of my mind It makes me feel better :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Car and Driver just announced it as a joke! :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm over on C & D.com giving them a piece of my mind It makes me feel better :D:D Don't blame them, YOU fell for it!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Car and Driver just announced it as a joke! I was just going to make a correction on this, as I just found this out. Big Ha Hay car and driver, now watch their sales drop from PO'd readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Must they must received a firestorm of e-mails. The new sub title says "Lighten up people" You cannot mess with the heads of NASCAR fans. I agree that their subscription will suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Must they must received a firestorm of e-mails. The new sub title says "Lighten up people" You cannot mess with the heads of NASCAR fans. I agree that their subscription will suffer. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it's funny that all these people fell for it!!!!!! Um Hello, it's April Fools Day!!!!! DUH!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it's funny that all these people fell for it!!!!!! Um Hello, it's April Fools Day!!!!! DUH!!!!!!!!!!! haha, was thinking the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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