"Johnson Takes Blame For The Big One!"
Johnson accepts blame for Talladega accident
Jimmie Johnson acknowledged today he was at fault for an eight-car crash Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway that scuttled at least one other driver's championship hopes.
Johnson had denied responsibility immediately after the incident, which cost both himself and Mark Martin valuable ground in the race for the Nextel Cup title.
After watching tape of the accident that occurred 20 laps into the race, Johnson says he realizes he ran into the back of leader Elliott Sadler to start the wreck. Johnson initially claimed he was pushed into Sadler by Dale Earnhardt Junior.
Johnson, who was involved in a later accident that ended his day, dropped from the top of the Nextel Cup leaderboard to fourth and is now 82 points behind new leader Tony Stewart.
Martin plummeted to ninth in the standings and is 138 points back.
Johnson says he has apologized to Sadler, and left a message for Michael Waltrip, who flipped several times during the accident.
Double Secret Probation
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Nextel Cup Series crew chief Todd Berrier has been suspended, fined and placed on probation because of rule violations this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Berrier, crew chief of the No. 29 Chevrolet driven by Kevin Harvick, was suspended from NASCAR competition until Oct. 19, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
During post-qualifying inspection last Friday, the No. 29 was found to have an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting -- violations of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) in the series rule book.
NASCAR Dollar Store
Last year fans shelled out $2.1 billion for NASCAR merchandise, with Earnhardt's and Gordon's stuff leading the sales
Nascar's VP for licensing and consumer products Larry Dyer says: No Junior? No Jeff? No problem...
"I don't expect support for Earnhardt and Gordon to drop off one bit," Dyer said. "The beauty of the Chase is that unlike some other sports' postseason playoffs, all of our drivers continue to participate. Just because Earnhardt and Gordon didn't make the Chase doesn't mean they won't be in all of the remaining events, racing hard and trying to win. Their fans still get to watch them compete and will continue to support them."
NASCAR merchandise ranges from apparel such as caps, T-shirts and jackets, to collectibles, souvenirs and even furniture. NASCAR also includes publishing in its empire, licensing numerous racing books and periodicals.
Individual teams and drivers can cut their own licensing deals, but NASCAR cross-licenses to put its mark on all "official NASCAR products."
Mark
Jimmie Johnson acknowledged today he was at fault for an eight-car crash Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway that scuttled at least one other driver's championship hopes.
Johnson had denied responsibility immediately after the incident, which cost both himself and Mark Martin valuable ground in the race for the Nextel Cup title.
After watching tape of the accident that occurred 20 laps into the race, Johnson says he realizes he ran into the back of leader Elliott Sadler to start the wreck. Johnson initially claimed he was pushed into Sadler by Dale Earnhardt Junior.
Johnson, who was involved in a later accident that ended his day, dropped from the top of the Nextel Cup leaderboard to fourth and is now 82 points behind new leader Tony Stewart.
Martin plummeted to ninth in the standings and is 138 points back.
Johnson says he has apologized to Sadler, and left a message for Michael Waltrip, who flipped several times during the accident.
Double Secret Probation
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Nextel Cup Series crew chief Todd Berrier has been suspended, fined and placed on probation because of rule violations this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Berrier, crew chief of the No. 29 Chevrolet driven by Kevin Harvick, was suspended from NASCAR competition until Oct. 19, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
During post-qualifying inspection last Friday, the No. 29 was found to have an unapproved aerodynamic modification and an unapproved fuel cell vent mounting -- violations of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) in the series rule book.
NASCAR Dollar Store
Last year fans shelled out $2.1 billion for NASCAR merchandise, with Earnhardt's and Gordon's stuff leading the sales
Nascar's VP for licensing and consumer products Larry Dyer says: No Junior? No Jeff? No problem...
"I don't expect support for Earnhardt and Gordon to drop off one bit," Dyer said. "The beauty of the Chase is that unlike some other sports' postseason playoffs, all of our drivers continue to participate. Just because Earnhardt and Gordon didn't make the Chase doesn't mean they won't be in all of the remaining events, racing hard and trying to win. Their fans still get to watch them compete and will continue to support them."
NASCAR merchandise ranges from apparel such as caps, T-shirts and jackets, to collectibles, souvenirs and even furniture. NASCAR also includes publishing in its empire, licensing numerous racing books and periodicals.
Individual teams and drivers can cut their own licensing deals, but NASCAR cross-licenses to put its mark on all "official NASCAR products."
Mark
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