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Testing . . . testing . . . 1-2-3
You know, folks, I have been reading about John Darby, Competition Director of NASCAR's Sprint Cup series, having met with the drivers, crew chiefs and owners about possible changes to the 2009 testing policy.
I think the reason it is coming about is because NASCAR has learned its lesson on the tire leasing program for testing. One of the reasons they went to the tire leasing program was to cut down on testing so teams wouldn't go out and get other brands of tires to use. But it has ended up costing the teams more money, because instead of testing on the tires they race on and use every week, the teams were testing using old tires and other makes of tires from other manufacturers. It really has turned into a fiasco and never really accomplished what NASCAR had intended.
Remember this when we talk about rules that affect the teams. When they start talking about saving money, I don't think there is anyone in NASCAR today that realizes you can't save these teams money. It shouldn't be NASCAR's responsibility. They are not the accountants for these race teams. They should be worried about the cars at the track and what happens to those cars when they are under their control.
When those cars leave the race track, NASCAR shouldn't concern themselves about where teams go, what they do, how much they test, what they spend on technology or how many times they go to the windtunnel. That is not NASCAR's problem. But they make it their problem and I think it has been a big mistake.
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The perfect storm
Can he keep it up?
It was a great Father's Day
'It's broken! Please let me fix it!'
Kahne's crabby car is King!
Broadcasting is a team sport, too
Kahne was able, and now he is riding high after Lowe's
Who's Gonna Fill Them Shoes?
All-Stars and a full moon
Use it or lose it
Young driver likes old track
Folks, I need to 'splain a few things to you
Richmond had a little bit of everything
Stewart can have success as an owner
'Have you ever No, I've Never!'
Penalties over the top
Danica's win, 'Dega and drugs
Phoenix was a gas
How about trying it my way?
New car puts premium on the driver
Thank God for Max Helton
What makes Martinsville special?
Bristol left me speechless
How I won 7 in a row at Bristol
A bad day for Goodyear
How I would handle rule infractions
Too much happened in Vegas for it to stay there
Turn out the lights
An emotional rollercoaster
Off to a great start in 2008
Open wheel drivers nothing new
What makes Daytona so special?
The first five races are the most critical
Twenty-four hours of pacing
Fixing what was broken
Hey race fans, I got some good news
Make or break
Survey says...
To B³ or not to B³
'We don't work for NASCAR, we are independent'
Racing ... She's a jealous mistress
Home for the holidays ... if you are lucky
Me and J.J. in New York
Time for some R&R
What do you mean put it in the drivers hands?
Finally, it's all about winning
Show me the money
My car is red hot
David 'You-Are-The-Man'
Are you sure you want all access?
Won't be long before Logano's up to Cup
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
Jeff Gordon is obviously motivated
Talladega entertaining with impressive COT
Villeneuve not ready; J.J., Jeff for title
The perfect storm
NASCAR Day at Walter Reed Hospital
Now I know what happened to Bristol
DW Q&A: Roush COT catches HMS, JGR
Don't ever overlook the importance of a number
Boy-you're good
Cousin Carl can do the double
Wake me up when we get to Homestead
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
Gibbs' move will benefit all Toyota teams
Was it the track or was it the car?
We can work it out
The new wears off in a hurry
Applaud JPM, Harvick and Gordon passion
Pray for Max and remember MRO
Let me 'splain a few things for you
The long and winding road... course
Doing the right thing wrong ends in disaster
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