Smack: Ganassi in the news for wrong reasons (cont'd)

3. Juan Montoya received a two-lap penalty from NASCAR for wrecking points leader Kyle Busch at New Hampshire (watch video), and then admitting he did it on purpose (watch video). No other penalties are expected. Does he deserve something more?

Raygan Swan: No, because he's struggling at Ganassi right now, and that's punishment enough. He's frustrated and it is showing off and on the track. Why punish a guy who's already being punished?

Duane Cross: Good point Raygs; anything more could be filed under "cruel and unusual." But he deserves to sit. We know that under green JPM has the propensity to hit everything except the concession stand -- and now he's whacking folks under yellow.

TNT Summer Series

Date	Race	Time
June 8	Pocono	12:30 p.m. ET
June 15	Michigan	12:30 p.m. ET
June 22	Infineon	3:30 p.m. ET
June 29	N. Hampshire	12:30 p.m. ET
July 5	Daytona	6:30 p.m. ET
July 12	Chicagoland	6:30 p.m. ET

• TNT Summer Series

David Caraviello: This is an interesting one. When Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Robby Gordon each did something similar, they were hit with fines. They got hit with $10,000 penalties, I believe. But lord, Cross. He doesn't deserve to sit. You're like one of these fans who wants to park people for everything.

Raygan Swan: He probably feels like he doesn't have much to lose. I mean, what could they possibly do now? I'm no longer in Chase contention, so why not make it interesting for the fans and screw with Busch.

Duane Cross: Fines don't get your attention. Sitting a race, that would make him reevaluate the urge to retaliate. Nah, don't want to park guys for everything -- but he's a rolling menace, at times. Maybe a week off would help his anger management.

Raygan Swan: I agree, fines don't do anything to these drivers. But JPM doesn't deserve to sit just yet. Give him time, he'll do something much worse before it's all over. Watkins Glen is coming up ... maybe round two with Harvick.

David Caraviello: Man, you guys are seriously hatin' on people this morning. Mark Martin, Chip Ganassi, Juan Montoya ...

Duane Cross: Harvick-- now there's a guy who understands the benefits of sitting!

Raygan Swan: I love smackin' with Cross, I feel like I have some sense of security with the boss on today.

Duane Cross: Ha ha ha -- that would be a false sense; I'm disappointed you haven't made a "totes" reference!

Raygan Swan: Give me time, give me time.

David Caraviello: This isn't about the penalty, this is about NASCAR being consistent. You spin somebody, you admit it, you pay $10,000. Do not pass go. The Robby Gordon lovers are on a rampage over this. Of course, it doesn't take much for the Robby Gordon lovers to go on a rampage.

Raygan Swan: That's the thing, NASCAR is everything but consistent, they are even arbitrary at some times. But I appreciate that because the world is not black and white.

David Caraviello: No question, and that drives people crazy. So, why, when you have a chance to dish out some even-handed justice, do you pass on it? I mean, this is an easy one. Ten grand ain't setting Juan back any, you send a little bit of a message, and the fans feel like the guy took a hit. Everybody wins.

Duane Cross: I can't argue with the Gordon fans; consistency -- that's key, though I believe the penalty should ramp up and have more bite than a mere 10K.

Raygan Swan: And remember, he hit Kyle Busch. The fans don't care about his justice or injustice.

Duane Cross: And for that -- whacking Kyle -- there are some who are mounting a "Most Popular Driver" campaign for JPM!

Raygan Swan: I think it's hilarious, you know, they appreciate him because he told the damn truth! Yeah I hit him, sorry, and move on! He didn't ask to see the tape or talk around it, or abuse the reporter! He fessed up, and that's refreshing!

David Caraviello: Well, to his credit, Kyle was very well composed and professional afterward. He didn't hurt himself any in the way he responded.

Duane Cross: Yep, Kyle showed a lot of poise in handling that situation; he's got the look of a champ, folks.

Raygan Swan: I think the punishments should fit each individual driver. For example, leave Stewart in a room with a dozen reporters for half a day. Or make Carl Edwards eat five Big Macs right before a race.

Duane Cross: Ha ha ha -- I think Tony would take 'em!

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writers.