Robby getting highlighted today in NASCAR

With NASCAR implementing a new stay in your car rule after the tragic death involving Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon's battle with Michael Waltrip at New Hampshire being highlighted as an example. The fact Robby walked out on the track with on coming traffic being used an a prime example of why the rule can protect drivers from themselves.

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Permalink Reply by john hall on August 15, 2014 at 11:43am

If Michael hit Robby it would have totaled Waltrips car and Robby would have walked away unscathed. Then he would have gone drinking with the XX guy.

Permalink Reply by Robert Suttle on August 15, 2014 at 12:22pm

ABSOLUTELY!

Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on August 15, 2014 at 12:25pm
Michael actually saw Robby and slowed down and turned to avoid, the driver behind Waltrip had to swerve to not hit Robby
Permalink Reply by Bricoop on August 15, 2014 at 12:57pm

That driver-Tony Stewart. It actually looked like he was gonna hit the helmet at well, but decided better at the last moment.

Permalink Reply by Chupakabras on August 15, 2014 at 1:57pm

daylight vs nightlight, and RG of course,. lol

Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on August 15, 2014 at 1:38pm

Yep! Buddy Baker was discussing that situation as a prime example of how this rule could protect drivers. He pointed out that Waltrip had a clean view of Robby walking on the track (his spotter was warning him also) when Waltrip slowed and turned out of Robby's path that left the driver behind Waltrip (Tony Stewart) with little reaction time to avoid Robby. That was the point Buddy Baker was making how the new rule protects drivers from themselves. (Note: Buddy went on to add Robby is one of the most talented drivers around. He gives you 100%...even when he's angry!" LOL!

Then just a few hours later, Jimmie Johnson was asked by Claire B Lang today at Michigan if he had ever had a time in his Cup career where he lost his emmotions and regretted later his actions (referring to the new rule). Jimmie stated "Yeah! My rookie year Robby Gordon wrecked me at New Hampshire. I was very angry and without thinking left my car and walked on the track and shot Robby the bird. Looking back I let my emmotions take over and that probably wasn't the best decision."

Today I've heard Robby mentioned about 7 times on Channel 90 Sirius NASCAR radio.

Permalink Reply by GLuce on August 15, 2014 at 2:16pm

You mean the same one they use on a weekly basis for advertising?

Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on August 15, 2014 at 4:05pm

That was mentioned today too. Many feel if NASCAR is gowing to implement rules to keep driver in theri cars then they need to stop promoting fights, helmet tosses and other activities showing drivers retaliating. I expect more garage altercations and on the track punts as a product of the new rule.

Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on August 15, 2014 at 6:25pm
"I guess the one experience that comes to mind for me in Cup was maybe my rookie year at Bristol. Robby Gordon wrecked me on a restart, and I got out and shot him the bird. So, I guess that’s my one time of letting emotion get to me and stayed on the race track to show him the one-finger salute. I know it's a hot topic. I think that NASCAR has made the right move in redefining or better explaining; even making consequences for, letting emotions getting the best of you as a race car driver. Will that stop a driver that's really upset? I don't know. It's hard to say." Jimmie Johnson

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