DaveEllis Wrote:
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> How is it "wrong"? The best team is winning. What
> is wrong about that? The FIA didn't change
> ANYTHING to shake up the order.
So the FIA points system went from 6 cars in points to 8 cars and 10-6-4 went to 10-8-6. This after Ferrari ran away with both championships in 2001 and 2002, 2001 with 4 races to go, winning in 2002 6 races from the end. 2005 they made tyres last a race which benefitted Michelin and hindered Bridgestone for all bar 4 races because the Ferrari-Bridgestone combo was tailored to short fast runs as demonstrated at France 2004.
> I don't like Jimmie Johnson, but if you want
> artificially close racing with the good cars
> getting penalised
NASCAR are doing that themselves, with the competition cautions that are ten-a-penny these days and magic penalties like Montoya got at Indy. Green-white-chequered has merits but means one chance or you're fecked.
> then go watch BTCC or some other
> generic touring car series.
Are you actually comparing NASCAR to BTCC? They're completely different series entirely.
> NASCAR is being dominated by Johnson (not Hendrick) because he and
> the 48 crew are by far the best combination that
> the series has seen for a long time. To somehow
> suggest that NASCAR is at fault for Jimmie being
> good is ridiculous.
Hendrick has ties through many NASCAR teams, privateer and works. They have the best engines, best support, more money than any other team, and the best drivers. They're dominating like Penske did in the 90s - because they're being allowed to. NASCAR has to decide whether it's right for the fans or not.
> I can't believe someone actually suggested that.
Believe it. I may spout s**t some days, but I couldn't resist this carrot.
Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10; indeed, it's a common requirement in fairy tales. If the human didn't have to overcome huge odds, what would be the
point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
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