Obama takes on Nascar.

CDN SS · 03-31-2009, 10:05 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ascar_car_news

*mlee* · 03-31-2009, 10:07 PM

OMFG... He didn't...

camaro5 · 03-31-2009, 10:09 PM

OMG!

But...This makes total sense to me:

Quote:

“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 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.”

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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.

Everybody SING!!

"It's the end of the world as we know it!"

lil_chef · 03-31-2009, 10:11 PM

"In other news a new bill was proposed, where another 80 billion will be given to AIG"

How expensive is it for chevy and dodge to run in nascar? arent the cars purchased from them?

CDN SS · 03-31-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_chef

How expensive is it for chevy and dodge to run in nascar? arent the cars purchased from them?

The teams build their own cars from the ground up, all they get from Chevy is the bumper covers.

Tactical Z · 03-31-2009, 10:20 PM

I got dibs on Fail!

OverAnxious · 03-31-2009, 10:23 PM

APRIL FOOLS!

Hyundai bulids a better product, this is probably a great move.

*Milk 1027* · 03-31-2009, 10:27 PM

april fools

09'Z28 · 03-31-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OverAnxious

APRIL FOOLS!

Hyundai bulids a better product, this is probably a great move.

it's not april yet...

*Milk 1027* · 03-31-2009, 10:32 PM

you guys crack me up

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-31-2009, 10:33 PM

Well that sounds like a great idea!!!

GrnMchin · 03-31-2009, 10:33 PM

New2010CamaroLover · 03-31-2009, 10:46 PM

@&$#*+£€@&

&@$%^*# HORSE SHIT!!!!!!!

*The_Blur* · 03-31-2009, 11:00 PM

That's a pretty reckless policy. I understand that it comes from a well-researched standard, but the panel is not in a position to criticize advertising methods, like product placement. That's just micromanaging because they can.

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