They aren't predicting Kurt to beat Johnson anyway, they're predicting Kyle to beat him. Kyle has matured a great deal in the past year and I believe if he has some luck he could actually pull it off.
BTW the drama isn't just in NASCAR, what about all the accusations a few years ago that John Force was sandbagging to get one of his team further up in their "CHASE" format, copied of course from NASCAR. How bout this NHRA soap opera???
John Force Fined? Did NHRA Reverse It's Ruling at Indy?
Sandra Parker
Sandra Parker, Yahoo! Contributor Network
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After all the controversy, allegations of cheating, whispers of years of manipulation, John Force is fined for an incident that happened at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Lucas Oil at O'Reilly Raceway, Labor Day Weekend, and its not for what many might think.
John Force participated in a heated exchange of words with Tony Pedregon just minutes after his controversial loss to his son-in-law and teammate, Robert Hight. The loss to Hight gave Robert the points he needed to take the number ten spot in the points race, bumping Tony's brother, Cruz out of the running.
It was that incident, coupled with an unexpected loss to Force's daughter, Ashley Force-Hood, that pushed Tony to voice his frustration with John Force Racing, accusing him of intentionally losing the race against Robert to further Hight's points standing.
A verbal confrontation ensued, with Force and Pedregon standing toe-to-toe, exchanging harsh words and allegations. Several NHRA officials intervened, separating the men to keep the confrontation from escalating into a physical one. At one point, John Force made physical contact with an official, which was caught on video, in the heat of the moment. It was for this offense that he was fined. The $10,000 fine must be paid before he, or any other member of his team, can enter the race at Charlotte this weekend.
NHRA has cleared Force of any wrongdoing with regard to the semi final round between Robert and himself, stating that there was no conclusive evidence to support an intentional manipulation of the race therefore the results will stand.
I guess NASCAR isn't the only SOAP OPERA motorsport huh?.........................................
Gotta love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!