NASCAR Puts Carl Edwards on Probation; No Suspension, No Fine - Page 2

"prima"Donna · 03-09-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Atti2de

Damn, missed it!!! Did he turn left, tired of always going right?

you mean, 'did he turn RIGHT instead of always turning LEFT?'...lol...

"prima"Donna · 03-09-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Looking at it from a network point of view: NASCAR without wrecks would be a lot more boring, this guy tends to cause wrecks, and probably boosts the ratings. Therefore there is probably some pressure to keep him racing to see what he'll pull out next.

Now that being said, personally I feel this guy should just be told to sit and watch from his living room the rest of the season, and he can come back and try again next season. Any further incidents like this should result in a 'thanks, but no thanks' from NASCAR (no more racing for him).

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100% AGREED!!!...

SSOOCH · 03-09-2010, 01:55 PM

It's not enough. Edwards is a moron that shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car.

ljustin293 · 03-09-2010, 02:04 PM

I kinda of like it...They were told to race, "bringing back the old days of racing"

it will make the next few races very interesting

firengnred · 03-09-2010, 02:12 PM

This is EXACTLY what NASCAR needed, another Dale Sr. No, we don't want no one getting hurt or worse but, this is what NASCAR needed. Got you all going didn't it? Has everyone glued to what's going on?, what's gonna happen?, how 'bout next week? or the one after that and so on. The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY, you gotta have all three to really bring 'em in.

Chrisrp454 · 03-09-2010, 02:12 PM

And this is HOW different from Sr putting Terry Labonte into the wall in Martinsville in 1995? Its the same thing, Carl is driving the same as Sr!

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

f) HE INTENTIONALLY 'TAPPED' BRAD GOING 190MPH WHEN CARL WAS 156 LAPS DOWN...he was not 'moving Brad' out of the way to go for a win like others have done.....or like Brad did to Carl last yr at Talladega when Brad was 'holding his line', trying not to go below the yellow line...

100% AGREED!!!...HE COULD ALSO HAVE KILLED BRAD OR SENT BRAD'S CAR INTO THE STANDS AND KILLED A FAN...

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I know Brad has pissed off quite a few Nationwide and Cup guys by wrecking them, but IMHO, he is young, and a bit inexperienced, and unlike Carl, Brad 'wrecked' people going for a win or advancing his position, similar to what others have done and are still doing...
Dale Sr was the ultimate 'INTIMIDATOR' because he would wreck someone or 'move them' to win, and didn't care about the consequences to himself or the other driver...
I was a huge Dale Sr fan, but I also think the reason that Dale Jr hasn't won as many races as his Dad or others did is because he races clean, for the most part and therefore it affects where he finishes...
I don't believe Brad has ever INTENTIONALLY wrecked someone...i could be wrong...

Carl is just getting nastier and nastier each year...he's not 'OPIE', the good kid anymore...
It's hard to believe he is related to Kenny Schrader(Ken and Carl's dad are cousins)...I'm sure Kenny would like to 'smack Carl upside the head' for his outrageous stunt last Sunday.....

Iwantone2 · 03-09-2010, 02:16 PM

I can't believe I freakin missed what happened...I was starting to watch the race and then I decided to call my buddy to hang out

I don't watch NASCAR religiously, but I try to catch it whenever I can so I don't know if that is Edwards' M.O.

Brokinarrow · 03-09-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by firengnred

This is EXACTLY what NASCAR needed, another Dale Sr. No, we don't want no one getting hurt or worse but, this is what NASCAR needed. Got you all going didn't it? Has everyone glued to what's going on?, what's gonna happen?, how 'bout next week? or the one after that and so on. The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY, you gotta have all three to really bring 'em in.

I don't even watch NASCAR, heh

Blueclyde · 03-09-2010, 02:23 PM

Great call by NASCAR. That was a clear message that they are letting the drivers work it out. I love it. Keslowski is not well liked and has been giving very little room to competitors. While a lot of you all may not like Edwards, his competitors respect him. I'm not an Edwards fan but was glad to see him send a message to Brad. Glad Brad wasn't hurt but he needed to go for a spin when it counted, just like when he pinched Edwards for the win at Dega last spring. Don't know if you all remember that but he put Edwards up into the catch fence at 200 mph a few hundred yards before the finish of the race while Edwards was leading. Not a good way to earn respect. What goes around comes around...

ron10 · 03-09-2010, 02:33 PM

Blueclyde · 03-09-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Check this out bristol 1999. I was there. This was Earnhardt about every week. He never got parked.

I was at this race as well. THE BEST race ever and Earnhardt was lucky it was in the South. If Jeff Gordon had done something like that to Earnhardt he may not have made it out of that place alive.

For any of you NASCAR fans that like to take in live events, this is the single best place on the circuit to see a race.

Steve Dallas · 03-09-2010, 02:38 PM

Rubbin' is racing, and bump to pass.

Heck, we have bump to pass races on a regular basis out here. It's part of racing.

Blueclyde · 03-09-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

That was one of the most wild nights I've ever seen at a race. I didn't root for Earnhardt at all ,but I do miss the excitement he brought to the sport.
Last weekend was the first time in a long time that is looked like the nascar of old.

I still remember all of the beer cans flying over the fence after that finish. That was the celebration from all of the Earnhardt fans. That place was absolutely nuts that night. I wasn't a Big E fan either but the sport REALLY misses him. I was in Daytona when he was killed. That was a BUMMER of a race....

skipj3 · 03-09-2010, 03:20 PM

I think it is complete

However everyone now has the "Green Flag" to wreck anyone at anytime for any reason. But I'm sure one cuss word slips out during an interview and fines and points will still be taken away.

03-09-2010, 01:55 PM	#17
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	It's not enough. Edwards is a moron that shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car. __________________

03-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#19
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	This is EXACTLY what NASCAR needed, another Dale Sr. No, we don't want no one getting hurt or worse but, this is what NASCAR needed. Got you all going didn't it? Has everyone glued to what's going on?, what's gonna happen?, how 'bout next week? or the one after that and so on. The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY, you gotta have all three to really bring 'em in. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

03-09-2010, 02:16 PM	#21
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	I can't believe I freakin missed what happened...I was starting to watch the race and then I decided to call my buddy to hang out I don't watch NASCAR religiously, but I try to catch it whenever I can so I don't know if that is Edwards' M.O. __________________

03-09-2010, 02:38 PM	#26
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Rubbin' is racing, and bump to pass. Heck, we have bump to pass races on a regular basis out here. It's part of racing. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-09-2010, 03:20 PM	#28
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	I think it is complete However everyone now has the "Green Flag" to wreck anyone at anytime for any reason. But I'm sure one cuss word slips out during an interview and fines and points will still be taken away. __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

03-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#18
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	I kinda of like it...They were told to race, "bringing back the old days of racing" it will make the next few races very interesting

03-09-2010, 02:23 PM	#23
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	Great call by NASCAR. That was a clear message that they are letting the drivers work it out. I love it. Keslowski is not well liked and has been giving very little room to competitors. While a lot of you all may not like Edwards, his competitors respect him. I'm not an Edwards fan but was glad to see him send a message to Brad. Glad Brad wasn't hurt but he needed to go for a spin when it counted, just like when he pinched Edwards for the win at Dega last spring. Don't know if you all remember that but he put Edwards up into the catch fence at 200 mph a few hundred yards before the finish of the race while Edwards was leading. Not a good way to earn respect. What goes around comes around...

03-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#24
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545