Major penalty coming for the #38? bleeder valves found on the tires

Read this over at jayski's.  It sounds like the #38 could have a 200 point $200,000 penalty coming and could put Robby back in the Top 35!!!

 

 

Illegal bleeder valves on the #38 at Pocono? Sources tell Sirius that NASCAR discovered clandestine [secrecy or concealed] air pressure bleeder valves on the tires of Travis Kvapil's #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Following the rain delay, NASCAR officials reportedly observed two soft tires on the rear of Kvapil's car and held him from rolling back onto the track for the start of the race. Closer examination of those tire and wheel assemblies allegedly revealed illegal bleeder valves, which purge excess air pressure from the tires as it accumulates under race conditions. If confirmed, the team would likely face a major NASCAR penalty, since tires are considered to be one of the sanctions "untouchable" items, along with engines and fuel.(Sirius Speedway)(6-8-2010)

 

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 10, 2010 at 7:20pm
on the other hand, being that this IS a site for Robby Gordon , and not a 'generic' racing website, there is NO SHAME AT ALL if a fan of RG has faith in his driver not dropping out of the top 35 again.Its racing, anything is possible. I dont think Dale Sr fans thought 2001 would have been his last race,however, this isnt a physics exam and if a person is proved 'wrong', then so be it.
Permalink Reply by Brett Crawford on June 10, 2010 at 8:12pm
The #18, #20, or #22 winning each Nationwide race is as close to a given as you'll find...
Permalink Reply by Lance on June 9, 2010 at 7:16pm
Amen!
Permalink Reply by Keith Stone on June 9, 2010 at 3:47pm
Jayski's been wrong before.. Guess we'll see..
Permalink Reply by Mike R on June 9, 2010 at 3:49pm
Ya something went RG way for once. :-) Looking forwared for next weekend.
Permalink Reply by alan4s on June 12, 2010 at 11:59am
bummed
Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on June 9, 2010 at 3:47pm
Here's an interview with Kvapil about Pocono:

http://www.mediafire.com/?4wr31izhnym
Permalink Reply by Zippy on June 9, 2010 at 3:56pm
Great that he's back in but lets try and stop there, that would be cool!
Permalink Reply by Keith Stone on June 9, 2010 at 4:16pm
Official!! 150 Owner Points!! ROFL!!.Jenkins said it was UNintentional.. TOO FUNNY!!
Permalink Reply by WJM on June 9, 2010 at 4:20pm
It's always unintentional. Like the 20 lb. roll of duct tape and the 10 lb. goggle box - unintentional.
Permalink Reply by Dave-O on June 9, 2010 at 8:10pm
or roll bar padding...
Permalink Reply by al baaske on June 9, 2010 at 4:22pm
Just watch NASCAR will not take the 150 points away, just to make Robby outside the top 35

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