Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter
clearly final meetings mike planning prior sort sunday understand
With what Mike is planning to do at the drivers' meetings on Saturday, prior to the Busch race, and on Sunday is going to sort of give our guys, I don't want to say a final warning, but I think they'll clearly understand that we're going to do what we need to,
announce continuing contract expressed interest middle secret strong television
We are in the middle of contract negotiations right now and we have nothing to announce at this time, ... But it is no secret that ABC/ESPN has expressed a strong interest in being a part of the television negotiations and we are continuing those talks.
dispute facts hold position proud pundits various ways
We know pundits are going to come up with various ways to dispute facts in every situation, ... However, we are proud to hold the No. 2 position on television.
decided driver lead looks points reviewing season talk
We are reviewing the points system, as we often do when there is talk about one driver having so big of a lead that it looks like the championship will be decided before the season is over.
add looked sloppy three
When you add up the three different things, it looked like it wasn't just sloppy work.
precaution
We want to be safe. It's more of a precaution than anything else.
adds bet books call casual creative fans favorite gotten interest others percent sports team
About 40 percent of our fans are what you would call avid. Others are more casual with some interest. But a lot of them want to place a bet on their favorite team or driver. We think it adds interest and the sports books have gotten very creative in the wagers they offer.
congress nascar targeting waste
Back then, they (Congress) were targeting NASCAR as a waste of fuel,
coming penalties stiff
You're going to see some pretty stiff penalties coming out of this.
coming likely penalties three trunk violations
There were three violations in the trunk area, and there will likely be penalties coming out.
anybody ends races shot tied top
Anybody that races in that first 26 and ends up tied in one of those top 10 positions, they get a shot at it.
combined run safe
A new pavement, combined with a new tire, that shorter run is a safe way to do it.
determined far guys message push season tolerate understand
This is a new season, a new day, and he is determined to get this season started off to where guys get the message that we're not going to tolerate this. Guys have to understand how far they can push things.
coming penalties stiff tuesday
I think you're going to see some pretty stiff penalties coming out of this, probably by Tuesday at the earliest.