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December 11, 2006 12:00am
MARCOS Ambrose has attacked V8 Supercar organisers for changing the sport for the worse.
The two-time V8 champion yesterday blasted the points system that
enabled Rick Kelly to win the 2006 title without winning a round.
"The bottom line is the racing reflects the way the racing is set up,
and for a guy to win a championship who hasn't won a round, is that
what the sport really wants? Is that what the fans want?" Ambrose told
the Herald Sun.
"The points system sucks, bottom line. It is a bad points system that doesn't reward winners.
"The racing has changed dramatically since I came into the sport and a
large majority of that comes down to the way the rules are interpreted,
inconsistency in the rules and the points system."
Ambrose was odds-on favourite to win his third V8 Supercar title in
2005 but controversial decisions, including rulings on collisions and
the docking of 25 points for reckless driving at the Perth 400,
hampered his title bid.
"I got fined a lot in V8 Supercars because you have to do what the
series wants you to in not disrespecting the sport, but now I can
really let loose," Ambrose said.
"We lost the championship last year because of decisions that went
against us, and penalties that went against us and accidents that went
against us and that is because I am trying to win races.
"That is what the fans want to see and what I do, whether it is V8 Supercars, NASCAR or go-karts."
V8 Supercar organisers have announced a points system for next year's
championship that offers more reward for winning. The new system also
removes the safety net that was in place this season that allowed
drivers to drop their worst round from their tally.
Ambrose was at Phillip Island to watch the V8 Supercar showdown, the
first time he has attended a V8 race meeting without driving.
"It's nice to be back in the paddock and not be in trouble for anything," Ambrose said.
The Ford ace is taking a break after a busy debut season in the
Craftman's Truck NASCAR series that saw him collect two top five
finishes.
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