Rally for Robby T Shirts

[Tristar Racing]

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/head...lly/index.html

Where can I get mine?

Nascar really has a mess on their hands now.

Letter from Beams president and CEO? Wow, they really are behind their driver.

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[NIKAL]

Here is Jim Beams letter to NASCAR
Feb. 22, 2008

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Mr. Mike Helton
President, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Mr. Robin Pemberton
Vice President, Competition, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Mr. John Darby
Competition Director, Sprint Cup Series, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing


Dear Mike, Robin and John:

As a proud sponsor of Robby Gordon for the past four years, Jim Beam believes that the 100-point penalty handed down by NASCAR is excessive – we support his decision to appeal.

Robby’s team earned an honest 8th place finish in the Daytona 500 through tireless dedication, quality, and character – not because of rule violations. As your own officials have stated, there appears to have been no intent to circumvent the rules in order to gain a competitive advantage. It amounts to an honest mistake that was corrected before the race.

Your decision unfairly penalizes Robby, his sponsors and his fans. In fact, nearly 70 percent of racing fans on NASCAR.com are standing up for Robby and agree with our assessment. While we fully support the rules NASCAR has put in place to keep the playing field level, we ask that you closely review all the facts. Please consider not just the letter of the law, but the spirit of the rules of competition.

At Jim Beam, we believe in doing the right thing. Robby is a man of true character who has the stuff inside to compete at the highest level in racing. As the only driver/owner to finish in the top ten this past weekend, Robby is giving NASCAR fans something to talk about. When Robby succeeds, NASCAR also wins. Robby’s passion is contagious.

If you look at the facts, we think you will see not only our perspective, but that of the millions of NASCAR fans. We look forward to your decision.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Flocco

[NIKAL]

Its not fully up yet, but Jim Beam is building a Support Robby page with a petition that you can sign. They will be delivering this petition to NASCAR on behalf of the NASCAR fans.

Support Robby page
http://www.jimbeam.com/beam/v5/racing/irl.aspx

[randy s]

wow. hats off to jim beam. that was stronger than laundry! good on em'

[michael_loomis]

I'm really REALLY starting to dig Jim Beam! anyone know what kind of stuff you can mix Jim Beam with? might have to switch from capt and coke!

I still like my Tshirt better though.. "Free Robby G!!" (you know, like the old free tupac! lol)

[spalind]

Anyone going to Fontana wanna pick me up one of these tshirts??

[Demp]

im going first thing in the morning, im trying to figure out how to pick a few up for myself !! ill keep you in mind , and let me know if you guys get details

[Ryan_P]

Way to go Jim Beam!

Looks like its Jim Beam tonight at the bar.

[spalind]

I think I'm gonna pick up a bottle on my way home myself tonight and shoot off an email to Jim Beam thanking them for their support...

[RacerX]

I was debating wheather or not to go tomorrow, but looks like I have to go now to get a shirt. Whomever came up with the idea for the shirt should have done a 911 call to Rory for a design.