Dale Earnhardt Jr., Robby Gordon, Point or Cash Penaties Likely
NASCAR inspectors confiscated Earnhardt Jr.’s transmission from his No. 8 Chevrolet, while Robby Gordon had made questionable intake manifold modifications. In the quest to be the fastest mechanics may either break rules or make mistakes. The inspectors who find illegal modifications or parts don’t take kindly to performance enhancing modifications. These modifications are the steroids of NASCAR, tempting because of the high stakes and possibilities of improved performance. Let’s make sure the winners win because of driving skill, not because of performance enhancements that got past the inspectors.