Talked about a lot of options, including the possibility of having to shorten the race.
"Michael Helton" is the vice chairman of the NASCAR/National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). He replaced Bill France, Jr. in November 2000 as the company's third president. He was named the Chief Operating Officer of NASCAR in February 1999.
More Mike Helton on Wikipedia.An argument can be made either way, but as time goes on a stronger argument may be that an owner with multiple teams contributes to the roadblocks. That's an issue NASCAR has to take a hard look at.
Anyone who chooses to do anything that alters the outcome of the positions in this race or in the Chase, we will act quickly and severely, ... If we see anyone attempting to manipulate the outcome of this race, the Chase, or any race from here on out, we will handle it. You've never seen that here, and you never will.
We are going to be closely watching. Take this as your warning: We will act very quickly and very severely if we feel anyone's out there manipulating the race outcome or The Chase outcome.
The way NASCAR is structured, with the independentness of the sanctioning body and the car owner, there's not a way for us to do that now, even if we desired.
NASCAR will use whatever means necessary to stop it.
We're not asking you (the drivers) not to be angry, we're not asking you not to be frustrated, that's part of this sport and we realize that. What we're asking you for is to keep it in check...enough's enough.
It's hard to explain the commitment that this area has to whatever it does, ... I'm excited for this campaign because I know the entire community is behind it. ... The bottom line is that caring and compassion take money to make things happen.
Shut up, kids! Don't make me pull this car over. I'll do it! I'll do it!
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