NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama

Just_me · 11-21-2006, 12:55 PM

Juan Pablo Montoya's much-hyped Nextel Cup debut ended in dramatic fashion after the Colombian was punted into the wall and endured a fiery ride down the Homestead-Miami Speedway concrete.

Montoya's #30 Texaco/Havoline Dodge was the victim of what many are claiming was a deliberate shove from Cup veteran Ryan Newman, which sent the Chip Ganassi-run machine into the wall 15 laps from the chequered flag. Contact with the concrete ruptured the car's fuel tank, causing it to end its trajectory in flames, although former F1 pilot Montoya was able to climb out unaided and unhurt.

Having qualified comfortably in the middle of the 43-car field, Montoya proved that he could cut it in the highest level of stock car racing, running just outside the top ten for a while. However, he also made contact with Newman's #12 Alltel car, prompting the suggestions that his exit was the result of retaliation.

"The #12 tapped me in the back," Montoya confirmed to journalists at the track.

The accident consigned the Colombian to 34th in the final result, while his assailant claimed 23rd spot in a race won by Greg Biffle.

siko · 11-21-2006, 02:06 PM

Someone got hit in NASCAR?! A deliberate shove! Oh the shock!

Alfie · 11-21-2006, 02:08 PM

I've been waiting for a report of his debut for a long time. Didn't go too well I see, lets see how things go in the future.

Giannis · 11-21-2006, 02:21 PM

he left F1 for NASCAR and in his first race he was hit

Hell, yes, i enjoy it!

Imhotep Evil · 11-21-2006, 03:50 PM

That's why I don't like NASCAR.

Osnabrueck · 11-21-2006, 04:30 PM

Ha ha! Good to see that things haven't changed a bit for Montoya.

The Emperor · 11-22-2006, 03:49 AM

He was hit by other car... Not some stupid rookie mistake that you can b***h about...

11-21-2006, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama Juan Pablo Montoya's much-hyped Nextel Cup debut ended in dramatic fashion after the Colombian was punted into the wall and endured a fiery ride down the Homestead-Miami Speedway concrete. Montoya's #30 Texaco/Havoline Dodge was the victim of what many are claiming was a deliberate shove from Cup veteran Ryan Newman, which sent the Chip Ganassi-run machine into the wall 15 laps from the chequered flag. Contact with the concrete ruptured the car's fuel tank, causing it to end its trajectory in flames, although former F1 pilot Montoya was able to climb out unaided and unhurt. Having qualified comfortably in the middle of the 43-car field, Montoya proved that he could cut it in the highest level of stock car racing, running just outside the top ten for a while. However, he also made contact with Newman's #12 Alltel car, prompting the suggestions that his exit was the result of retaliation. "The #12 tapped me in the back," Montoya confirmed to journalists at the track. The accident consigned the Colombian to 34th in the final result, while his assailant claimed 23rd spot in a race won by Greg Biffle.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama Someone got hit in NASCAR?! A deliberate shove! Oh the shock!

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,838 My Mood: Thanks: 802 Thanked 841 Times in 513 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama I've been waiting for a report of his debut for a long time. Didn't go too well I see, lets see how things go in the future.

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Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,487 Thanks: 139 Thanked 212 Times in 163 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama he left F1 for NASCAR and in his first race he was hit Hell, yes, i enjoy it!

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Imhotep Evil Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 248 Thanked 150 Times in 113 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama That's why I don't like NASCAR.

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Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama Ha ha! Good to see that things haven't changed a bit for Montoya.

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The Emperor Malicious Persecutor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,144 My Mood: Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 1,572 Times in 953 Posts	Re: NASCAR: Montoya debut ends in drama He was hit by other car... Not some stupid rookie mistake that you can b***h about...

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