I think Tony knows more about John than most people. John obviously threw the race with that RT, and pretty much everyone on-screen including Joe Amato called him on it.
That's the 2nd time Force has thrown a race against Hight to help him advance in a Championship, and it worked the last time, which I think was 2009. I understand the business side, but it's nothing I'd be proud of doing.
I really hope Capps kicks the Force team's butt in Pomona, and Torrence does likewise.