November 2, 2009

Fans, Drivers Frustrated by NASCAR's Rules

David Newton, ESPN

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Tony Stewart, who laid back with Jimmie Johnson much of the afternoon, radioed, "Someone tell me something interesting so I don't fall asleep out here."

Kyle Busch smugly said this is what's called a drivers' union. He also said it was B.S. and suggested that if this is what NASCAR wants, then the race should be shortened to 75 laps.

Some argued 50.

Perhaps the single-file train that seemingly lasted forever was the drivers' way of showing NASCAR their displeasure for the league not letting them race like they're accustomed to...

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