And here's the penatly

# Robby penalized for rear axle: NASCAR has issued penalties to the #7 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a result of rules violations committed at Lowe’s Motor Speedway earlier this week. The #7 car, driven and owned by Robby Gordon, was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4I (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-10.6H (rear axle housing exceeded the maximum specified toe of plus or minus one degree) of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rule Book. The violation was found during post-race inspection on May 25. As a result, Gordon has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship owner and 50 championship driver points. Crew chief Kirk Almquist has been fined $50,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.(NASCAR PR)(5-27-2009)

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Permalink Reply by Mike on May 27, 2009 at 6:04pm
I agree with Jeff on here, I think it's not all too bad, I mean it is the equivalent of around a 15th place finish so all in all, I still think not bad of a points day, don't you think?
Permalink Reply by RobbyCanuck on May 27, 2009 at 6:37pm
When all this has blown over people will look back at the results and see only that Robby had a top 5. That's the important part and something the team should remain very proud of.
Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on May 27, 2009 at 8:36pm
That's right, it'll never change that he finished 3rd!! On to Dover!!
Permalink Reply by Jaci on May 27, 2009 at 8:49pm
My thoughts exactly. I'm sure the team has moved on and so should we.
Permalink Reply by Coltranefan on May 27, 2009 at 6:47pm
Who knows if they pushed the rules or if it was just a mistake. i do know that pushing the rules is an accepted part of racing and its never really been considered immoral and or unethical to do so. The question in my mind is did it provide some type of advantage and if so then thats good data
Permalink Reply by Blues on May 27, 2009 at 7:28pm
It's Nascar - take as much of their money as you can and go to Baja!
Permalink Reply by MTwomn on May 27, 2009 at 9:52pm
That's right.
Permalink Reply by lasvegas on May 27, 2009 at 7:38pm
Robby got off easy. Live and Learn. Gas on!!!!!
Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on May 27, 2009 at 8:54pm
Every team has "cheated" at one time or another.
Permalink Reply by Eric Litalien on May 27, 2009 at 9:08pm
I think once again nascar has to stick it to Robby
Go nascar keep hitting on the little man and let the jeff gordons and jimmie johnsons get away with anything
Permalink Reply by Saluki7 on May 27, 2009 at 9:35pm
he broke the rules, he paid the fine and pts, still a top 5 which is big for him. someone needs to own up to either trying to cheat or not having clue on pre-inspection reqs.

still just needs 1 win for the year for this team.
Permalink Reply by Jaci on May 27, 2009 at 9:37pm
Funny, I believe Chad got caught, served his suspension and still won the championship. So what did he "get away" with?

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