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Burton: Why Chevy is dominant

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Chevrolet has only one of the past 17 races at Michigan, but it has won 17 of the 22 races held this year and has nine of the 12 drivers currently in position to make this year's Chase. While some fans are raising a ruckus about that disparity, there hasn't been a grand level of protest from within the sport itself. Jeff Burton, who drives the No. 31 Chevrolet, thinks he knows why. "The teams don't have a whole lot to complain about," he said. "NASCAR has put us under tighter constraints than we've ever had."

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Jeff Burton, AP Jeff Burton, AP
August 20, 2007  08:07 AM ET

No great mystery here. NASCAR has favored Chevy since Smokey Yunick re-introduced the Chevelle in the late 60's at Bill France Sr.s request. The car was allowed to run the entire season, as virtually the only Chevy, even though it was only 7/8th scale. Chevy has been allowed to cheat on the production rules many times over the years (the "turtleback" Monte Carlo and imaginary two-door Lumina are good examples).

If Chevy could win every race, especially Hendrick Chevys, it would be a complete NASCAR wet dream.

August 20, 2007  06:21 PM ET

Maybe Chevy wins more because: #1 they have more cars in the race. #2 they have better drivers. at least Ford beats the Toyotas....most of the time

August 20, 2007  07:28 PM ET

Personally, I think it's great to se Chevy dominate. But I'd rather see Chevy, Ford or Dodge win ahead of Toyota. Toyota own the Craftsman Truck series so stay there.

August 20, 2007  08:49 PM ET

I think you'll see a big change if Gibbs makes the move to TOYOTA. They won't do it without a lot of backing from The OEM & I think they'll get that program on the fast track.

August 20, 2007  09:18 PM ET

hey I like fords...but I dont want fords to win every race.. I want to see fair races and withthe way nascar writes the book it sure favors chevy..... but who cares once ernie elliott or hms goes thru a motor it dont know if its ford or chevy it is a race motor pure snd simple....

August 20, 2007  09:23 PM ET

Right now Toyota is a sleeping giant. I just know that when they start winning and eventually they will, it is going to be alot. They just need a top team and some real quality drivers, and thats were Gibbs comes in.

August 21, 2007  12:12 AM ET

I personally do not car what car a person drives... I just wanna see some racing (damn the rain!!!)

August 21, 2007  12:39 AM ET

"Chevy has been allowed to cheat on the production rules many times over the years (the "turtleback" Monte Carlo and imaginary two-door Lumina are good examples). "


Chevy made 2 door Luminas and aerocoupe Monte Carlos. When did Ford build a 2 door Taurus?

August 21, 2007  07:24 AM ET

I can still remember the CHEVY teams freakin out when Ford introduced the Taurus in the 90's and it dominated right away. NASCAR was tripping over their own feet to modify the rules to help make CHEVY competitive again....there really is a bias towards CHEVY.

August 21, 2007  07:29 AM ET

That being said....I think the most talented drivers are driving CHEVYS....such is life...

August 21, 2007  07:43 AM ET

AAAR: The 4-door Lumina was racing a full 2 years before the number of cars ordered, much less delivered, approached the production figures then required by NASCAR. The Aerocoupe NEVER reached the required number. Both of those cars raced before the first 2-door Taurus or Intrepid turned a lap.

August 21, 2007  08:27 AM ET

Chevy has a great racing program and great drivers, no argument there.

I just wish it translated to the junk they sell on the street. I always thought they were the worst line GM had......

 
August 21, 2007  06:58 PM ET

Nascar is Run by the owner of the WWE right now ! The COT should be junked or it will only get Worse ! Thats why Nascar doesnt want anyone to mess with the car at all so they can keep complete control in the outcome of the season ! Boycot Nascar !

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