Shang II finishing order? 8/11/12

[#99 Vintage Racer]

So whats going on? Anybody know what is up with the 2nd and 3rd place cars at the finish?  I heard they were DQed.  For what this time? 

 

[flyin55]

well not to spread gossip except this is the internet, but I heard tales of a dq and that they were still gonna get half money and half points.  Which if true makes no sense how is it only half illegal?  It is Tuesday and would be nice if they posted official results.

 

[Chriszak7]

I was told by the head tech that the 34 was being penalized half pay and points for a grey area violation concerning the upper rear control arm bushings. A johnny joint is what i was told was in the rear.  Not sure what it is or what it does. The 8 car was fine and never in question. Im sure an official track announcement will be made soon?

 

[lugnuts]

chris did you say a johnny joint? Sounds like somthing they smoked not somthing they bolted on there racecar

 

[Openwheels]

or a place where escorts pick up their men.... :-\

 

[Shamrock 3x]

"or a place where escorts pick up their men...."

....or maybe something the Johnnie USES on an escort, once picked up.

 

[uticamike]

I was told by the head tech that the 34 was being penalized half pay and points for a grey area violation concerning the upper rear control arm bushings. A johnny joint is what i was told was in the rear.  Not sure what it is or what it does. The 8 car was fine and never in question. Im sure an official track announcement will be made soon?

Johnnie joint?  Aren't they square sorta, usually blue with white top and made of plastic?  I must be thinking of something else.

 

[Gomerpyle]

Sounds like sumpin Raceguy used to get into our country.

 

[flyin55]

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/johnnyjoints.aspx

 

[raceguy]

Sounds like sumpin Raceguy used to get into our country.

No dummy....the joint is where you wind up when you get caught sneakin' in! (or out with da' catsup) 

 

[Gomerpyle]

The only "joint" I ever had in my hand was my own.

 

[#99 Vintage Racer]

 

[Alcoholn]

O for the love of peanut butter DQ him. cheese n rice. Boooooooooooooo so what does that give the guys behind him for pay an points? its like congrats for kinda sorta beatn him, but not really?  that aint right

 

[sharpsteenracing2]

9.10 Rear Trailing Arms
1.No uniballs or heim joints ends.
2.Bottom trailing arms must be stock length for make, model and year of car and must be mounted in stock location.
3.Top trailing arms may be altered and/or adjustable.
4.Stock rubber bushings may be replaced with aftermarket urethane or metal bushings.
5.No adjustable bushings.
6.All suspension mounting points must be unaltered.

What I did was outside the box but I dont see where I violated the rules. I like everyone else am trying to beat Lee. I am fine with whatever decision is made and should of have perhaps  asked about the part. I feel this is part of racing and not the only part thats not like everyone elses. Sorry for the aggrevation it may have caused.

 

[#99 Vintage Racer]

Its what racing is all about!        Trying to get an edge on the competition with-in the the way the rules are stated!  Why does it take so long to get the points standings on the track site updated?  Am I going to need to take job that over next year?