Has anyone heard anything about Robbie Gordons appeal to Nascar yet?

The committee that reviews appeals has not met yet. It may take up to 2 weeks before they can get together. In the meantime, Robby is hoping to get the 100 points back until the appeal can be heard.

edit on 2/28/08 They just posted this on jayski:

Robby's Appeal to be held on March 5th: #7-Robby Gordon's appeal to NASCAR officials in response to a 100-point penalty and six-race suspension and $100,000 fine for crew chief Frank Kerr is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Daytona

It is pending, though his primary sponsor has an online petition drive that asks NASCAR to consider the "spirit of the rules of competition." Below is the letter:

Below is letter from Thomas Flocco, President & CEO of Beam Global Spirits & Wine to NASCAR:

Feb. 22, 2008

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Mr. Mike Helton

President, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Mr. Robin Pemberton

Vice President, Competition, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Mr. John Darby

Competition Director, Sprint Cup Series, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Dear Mike, Robin and John:

As a proud sponsor of Robby Gordon for the past four years, Jim Beam believes that the 100-point penalty handed down by NASCAR is excessive - we support his decision to appeal.

Robby's team earned an honest 8th place finish in the Daytona 500 through tireless dedication, quality, and character - not because of rule violations. As your own officials have stated, there appears to have been no intent to circumvent the rules in order to gain a competitive advantage. It amounts to an honest mistake that was corrected before the race.

Your decision unfairly penalizes Robby, his sponsors and his fans. In fact, nearly 70 percent of racing fans on NASCAR.com are standing up for Robby and agree with our assessment. While we fully support the rules NASCAR has put in place to keep the playing field level, we ask that you closely review all the facts. Please consider not just the letter of the law, but the spirit of the rules of competition.

At Jim Beam, we believe in doing the right thing. Robby is a man of true character who has the stuff inside to compete at the highest level in racing. As the only driver/owner to finish in the top ten this past weekend, Robby is giving NASCAR fans something to talk about. When Robby succeeds, NASCAR also wins. Robby's passion is contagious.

If you look at the facts, we think you will see not only our perspective, but that of the millions of NASCAR fans. We look forward to your decision.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Flocco President & Chief Executive Officer

Beam Global Spirits & Wine

They are suppose to be reviewing all the appeals after the race in Vegas...Robby was really happy seeing all the fans with their Rally for Robby t-shirts on at the track this past weekend..

Well since it seems to be an "honest" mistake, they should drop it.

If they don't then Robby and his team should be like eagle eyes to see if another team had the same problem. If they do see one, and they get a different penalty, he should let all heck break loose.

Different rules for different drivers.

Not yet, but I'm hoping Robby wins.

Go JR.>>>

Nothing yet, but I'm on Robby's side. It was nothing intentional on his part. Dodge has took the blame for that part mix up or misprint as it was said.

MARCH 4TH IS WHEN THE DECISION WILL BE HANDED OUT! i HOPE U 'win" your case Robby

not yet but as far as nascar goes i think hes fighting a lost cause...at least the fans are behind him and his sponser.

They havent made a decision to overturn The DecisionYet!!!!!!

Not yet but I hope he wins

how was he supposed to know, the noses had the same part number.