Couldn't of said it better. Losing those points for the OOS ( out of spec )spring cost Mark for sure.
I happened to be at Myrtle Beach, and got onto the taping of that QVC For Racers Only show with Tony. He seemed to be pretty nice, and mentioned his high regard for Mark, and all that he has taught him. I definitely agree though, that Tony showed his A a lot, and WAS NOT acting in " Champion fashion ". Mark really deserved that one, and the time he won 6 races (normally enough), but Gordon won 10 or 13 some REAL high number ( 10 ? )
BTW- He's a tough little guy. he started his own "fitness training" long time ago, one of the 1st, I think.
He runs good at Dover, too.
DrD