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'Paranoia' made Gibbs crew chief cheat

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Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide Series crew chief Dave Rogers admits he likely was caught up in a "moment of paranoia" when he helped engineer one the series??? biggest cheating scandals of 2008. After the Michigan race in August, NASCAR tested horsepower of several cars via a chassis dynomometer. But NASCAR inspectors discovered magnetic spacers under the gas pedals of JGR's No. 18 and No. 20 Toyotas designed to project lower, false horsepower readings. Toyota has been ordered to run a smaller tapered spacer on its engines after NASCAR said the manufacturer had a horsepower advantage. Rogers, crew chief of the full-time No. 20 team, and Jason Ratcliff, crew chief for the No. 18 Camry, were indefinitely suspended. Four other JGR crew members were also suspended, and both teams were docked 150 points. Rogers, who was also penalized by JGR, has since been reinstated by the team and was in attendance for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Awards Banquet in Orlando, Fla., Saturday. Ratcliff was there, too.

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November 26, 2008  09:52 AM ET

It's not paranoia when you're doing something worng numbnuts!

November 26, 2008  10:01 AM ET

paranoia? dave, put down the bong.. lol

November 26, 2008  11:10 AM ET

Paranoia my arse....wrong is wrong and you have GOT to know the NASCAR Gestapo will find it.

November 26, 2008  11:25 AM ET

Nascar gives rules and specs, then they punish teams that LEGALLY get a little more horsepower out of a motor staying within the specs. Isn't that what made Nascar what it is, the old timers finding ways to get an edge over the other team or driver. It's called good engineering or maybe ingenuity but if it gets stifled we will have parity that is rather bland.

November 26, 2008  11:31 AM ET

Paranoia is the wrong word.....they should say optimistic....or daring.....or as Flat Mann said "ingenuity" LOL

November 26, 2008  11:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Nascar gives rules and specs, then they punish teams that LEGALLY get a little more horsepower out of a motor staying within the specs. Isn't that what made Nascar what it is, the old timers finding ways to get an edge over the other team or driver. It's called good engineering or maybe ingenuity but if it gets stifled we will have parity that is rather bland.

Exactly...if you've built a powerful engine, why get hammered for it? Never understood that although I'm sure it's because of Roush complaining. The Crewchief IS guilty though...would have been better for them to just 'take' the more restrictive spacer.........

November 26, 2008  12:04 PM ET

"HEY!, Cereal Killer, Have a Great Thanksgiving Holiday! The FLOAT."

Is this for reals or a bust on me in some way?? Just Asking....been in Combat Skills Training the past couple days and haven't been around.

November 26, 2008  01:07 PM ET

Holiday Cheer Killier- The wish is Sincere!

November 26, 2008  01:22 PM ET

<hangs mistletoe out for Float and Killer......<lmao>

November 26, 2008  01:28 PM ET

Happy Holidays for you as well 88Fan!

November 26, 2008  01:44 PM ET

I believe part of the specs & rules on the COT was limits HP ratings.

November 26, 2008  01:54 PM ET

If you ain't cheatin you ain't tryin.

Whatever happened to that saying. I know Chad lives by it.

November 26, 2008  02:25 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

I believe part of the specs & rules on the COT was limits HP ratings.

Dave Rogers is a Nationwide crew chief, do you watch any other series beside Sprint Cup?

November 26, 2008  10:00 PM ET

OK all you people! Have a Safe and a Happy Thanksgiving ... the EarnTaz!!

November 26, 2008  10:49 PM ET

money is what made him cheat pure and simple.... money..
the dr.

November 27, 2008  08:57 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

"HEY!, Cereal Killer, Have a Great Thanksgiving Holiday! The FLOAT." Is this for reals or a bust on me in some way?? Just Asking....been in Combat Skills Training the past couple days and haven't been around.

Combat Skills Training? Army?

November 27, 2008  11:35 AM ET

since fannation is taking the day off.... here is one for you ..
rodney childers is out at gem........ the 19 car will be having a new crew chief next year..
the dr.

oh yeah HAPPY THANKSGIVING! to each and everyone of you ... alll my old friends and the new ones who dont know me yet.... may all your turkeys pass inspection and you gravy dont get a penalty ....hope your family and friends are close and each of you have a wonderful day~!!!!!
the Dr.

November 27, 2008  12:16 PM ET

Everyone have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 28, 2008  09:39 AM ET

!19 -- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot ... Oscar!!!!

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