I don't recall the situation that early in the season back in 2009, but going into the Western Swing this year Hagan was way out of contention. If my memory is correct Robert was in the running the entire year and rounds weren't crucial until the cutoff. I stated those 2 races above because DSR was accused of throwing races to Hagan in those races. Sorry I struck a nerve, but in recent memory I am yet to see a blatant dive like Indy 09 from DSR. (Robert was less than 3 rounds out of the Countdown entering the Western Swing in 09 and Hagan was double that going into the Swing this year.) My point being, Robert could have easily made up less than 3 rounds in 5 races where Matt had much more work to do in the same amount of time. Sorry, but since Don made the mistake of having team orders (03 I think) his team has been straight forward with their racing which is more than I can say for others. Unless you have something else proving otherwise, I will support DSR and other teams that race heads up.