From: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#1]
28 Jul 17:25
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Updated: July 28, 2010, 4:30 PM ETSources: Newman, Hamlin were fined
By David Newton
ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin were the two Sprint Cup drivers fined by NASCAR for making disparaging comments about the series, multiple sources told ESPN.com.
Neither driver could be reached for comment.
It was reported earlier this week by The Associated Press that two star Cup drivers were fined, one as much as $50,000, for critical comments about the sport. NASCAR officials declined to name the drivers, but defended their right to maintain some sense of control for the sake of the brand.
"It is the sanctioning body's obligation on behalf of the industry and our fans to protect the sport's brand," spokesman Ramsey Poston said in a statement. "Any action taken by NASCAR has nothing to do with the drivers expressing an opinion -- it's focused on actions or comments that materially damage the sport.
"We have specifically discussed this in meetings with teams, drivers and stakeholders."
Newman was fined first and Hamlin second, the sources said. They sources would not confirm which statements made by the drivers were responsible for the fines, but both drivers have been outspoken on several issues.
David Newton covers NASCAR for ESPN.com.Reply
From: Pete [#2]
28 Jul 17:47
To: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#1] 28 Jul 17:53
HA, Stewart was to popular so they fined his driver.
Hamlin only has one fan so that was safe. :pound:Reply
From: CommieCanuck [#3]
28 Jul 18:15
To: Pete [#2] 28 Jul 18:20
I'm sure Amanda appreciates that. She has him all to herself. :hmm:
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From: Vito (DRIVE45-24) [#4]
28 Jul 18:20
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quote:
"It is the sanctioning body's obligation on behalf of the industry and our fans to protect the sport's brand," spokesman Ramsey Poston said in a statement. "Any action taken by NASCAR has nothing to do with the drivers expressing an opinion -- it's focused on actions or comments that materially damage the sport.
Hey NASCAR! 
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From: dj8t8 [#5]
28 Jul 18:44
To: Pete [#2] 28 Jul 18:59
two...
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From: Pete [#6]
28 Jul 18:59
To: dj8t8 [#5] 28 Jul 19:09
Ooooops. :smile:Reply
From: dj8t8 [#7]
28 Jul 19:15
To: Pete [#6] 28 Jul 19:49
I thought it could be him...for the caution comments...
Hope he has set-up a "shoulda thought about that, before I said it" account...
I like that he has the balls to say what he feels, but Nascar will silence that!
Land of the free, my ass!!
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From: RichieRichmond (BLAZE82) [#8]
28 Jul 19:21
To: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#1] 28 Jul 19:26
Hmm, I wonder how much the reporter will be fined for leaking the names?
:rofl:
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From: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#9]
28 Jul 19:26
To: RichieRichmond (BLAZE82) [#8] 28 Jul 21:11
Pull his credentials? :fear:
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From: G24 [#10]
28 Jul 21:00
To: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#1] 29 Jul 8:29
Ahh.... so now we have it... Newman! Ryan is now Tony's lil "Mini me"... except he's not so mini...
I think we all knew Denny was the other.
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From: printergonebad [#11]
28 Jul 21:16
To: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#9] 29 Jul 8:29
Probably raise the cost of renewal of credentials to disguise the fine.
Pull his credentials? :fear:
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From: Aztec [#12]
29 Jul 0:34
To: dj8t8 [#7] 29 Jul 6:48
Yo DEE-JAY
I'ma startin to lyke your boy Denny more and more. :thumb:
Not just because of this, but to me, he has matured a lot. Perhaps dealing with his knee has calmed him.
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From: Aztec [#13]
29 Jul 0:36
To: G24 [#10] 29 Jul 7:39
Today, Jenna (who broke the story and knows who the drivers are) hinted that the less obvious driver was Ryan.
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From: Razin-Kahne [#14]
29 Jul 5:28
To: Aztec [#13] 29 Jul 14:00
i thought ryan was obvious all the way back to his car flipping , forcing the wing to go awayReply
From: dj8t8 [#15]
29 Jul 6:56
To: Aztec [#12] 29 Jul 14:00
Hey Bro...
Yea, I think he's gonna do alright.
I had a hard time picking a driver after DJ, wanted a young driver.
And knew he was gonna do some pretty stupid stuff...
He didn't disappoint.
Still wish he wasn't in a Yota, though.
Hope all is well on the left side of the traylor park.
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From: Amanda [#16]
29 Jul 7:08
To: dj8t8 [#15] 29 Jul 7:29
He's done some great stuff too, like that W thing he's done quite a bit of. :sarcastic: :thumb:
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From: dj8t8 [#17]
29 Jul 7:30
To: Amanda [#16] 29 Jul 8:55
:sarcastic:
I kinda like that!!
:hug:
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From: 2flames4 [#18]
29 Jul 8:28
To: Amanda [#16] 29 Jul 8:55
He's done some great stuff too, like that W thing he's done quite a bit of. :sarcastic: :thumb:
:hug:
Whining?
:hiding:
:sarcastic:Reply
From: Pat (4NUMBER88) [#19]
29 Jul 13:56
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This is a good read for those who aren't tired of it already. :sarcastic:
TheDalyPlanet Thanks for the comments on secret fines and the media. http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com
7 minutes ago via HTC Peep
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From: Aztec [#20]
29 Jul 14:02
To: dj8t8 [#15] 29 Jul 18:59
I'm still on guard, and can say I got it covered, the Park is safe and Lot #75 has appreciated in value, hasn't it?
I too, wish JGR wasn't in a yota.
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