Regan Smith's pass on Tony Stewart was great. It made the finish spectacular. It was exciting. It was the reason I stay tuned in to NASCAR even though the Cowboys are on.

Smith took a chance--and yes, I agree that he broke a rule--but if Stewart forces him below the line, he can hold his spot and wreck everyone--or do what he did. His reward? Being moved back to the end of the lead lap--an 18th place finish.

Helton should have scored him second at worst. This was a BS call! I guess I'll be watching Dallas next week instead of Charlotte.

Yes he is. He is killing Nascar big time

D\Too many rulings that favor the big boys.

By the way I'm not a #01 Fan & don't like the win being handed over to the #20, but here is the actual words from the drivers meeting.

”This is your warning: race above the yellow line. If, in NASCAR’S judgment, you go below the yellow line to improve your position, you will be black-flagged. If in NASCAR’s judgment you force someone below the yellow line (in an effort to stop him from passing you), you may be black-flagged.”

“During the last lap of yesterday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway the driver of the No. 01 violated NASCAR policy by driving under the yellow line to improve his position,” said NASCAR President Mike Helton. “In NASCAR’s opinion he was not forced below the yellow line. NASCAR correctly took immediate action to enforce the policy by penalizing the No. 01 and scoring the No. 20 as the race winner.”

Helton continued, “Since the end of the race there has been some confusion as to what is allowable during the last lap at Daytona and Talladega. To be clear, as we go forward, there will be no passing under the yellow line at any time during NASCAR races at Daytona or Talladega, period. This includes any passing below the yellow line near the start/finish line on the final lap,” said Helton

It's like the US Court system it may be flawed but this what we got.

I'd have punted the #20, just FYI.