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“Blazingly Bad” Brad Keselowski: Polarizing?

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“Blazingly Bad” Brad Keselowski, in only 23 races into his Sprint Cup career, has the fans, the media, and the garage area polarized.  In just those few races, Keselowski seems to have more of the drivers hoping mad with his aggressive and unapologetic driving style.

Keselowski’s response to that idea of angering his fellow drivers . . . → Read More: “Blazingly Bad” Brad Keselowski: Polarizing?

Feuds, Paybacks, and Other Fun Things!

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As the racers head into to Bristol, NASCAR’s most challenging and crash-filled track, the media must walk a very tight rope.  That tight rope is the difference between being an race car analyst and a circus barker!

That’s the opinion of Dale Jarrett, who will be calling the Saturday’s Nationwide event for ESPN, even as . . . → Read More: Feuds, Paybacks, and Other Fun Things!

Atlanta Refections

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Things overlooked in Atlanta Sunday in light of “The Wreck”:

1. Kurt Busch wins the Kobalt Tools 500 for Penske Racing.

2. Matt Kenseth finished second for Roush-Fenway Racing.

3. Kasey Kahne led the most laps, but finished fourth for Richard  Petty Motorsports.

4. Paul Menard, also an RPM driver finished fifth!

5. A. J. Almendinger,(THE DINGER), . . . → Read More: Atlanta Refections

“Have At It Boys”??

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“HAVE AT IT BOYS!”

That is what NASCAR told the drivers before the start of the 2010 season.  That was their plan anyway.

Fast forward to Atlanta on Sunday when the driver of the Roush-Fenway #99 Scott’s Ford, Carl Edwards, got into the action.  After an on track accident, early in the race, that involved . . . → Read More: “Have At It Boys”??

Logano Wins NNS At California

In a post race altercation Logano’s father Tom Logano walked up to Biffle’s car on pit road and had a verbal altercation with the driver that included calling the Roush driver “number one,” via a hand gesture – if you get my drift.

As a result the elder Logano’s credentials have been pulled and NASCAR spokesman Ramsey . . . → Read More: Logano Wins NNS At California

Hamlin Is Still Hot!

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The driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing #11 FedEx Toyota, Denny Hamlin, still has not forgiven Brad Keselowsi for their on-track skirmish nearly two weeks ago in the Nationwide race at Dover!  Hamlin hasn’t put that incident on the back burner, brushed it aside, hasn’t swept it under the carpet, no matter how . . . → Read More: Hamlin Is Still Hot!

Martin On The Pole For Kansas!

(photo courtesy of Leon Hammack)

Stop the presses!

Qualifying for the Sunday Sprint Cup race at Kansas has just concluded.  When the dust settled, it was the 50 year old Mark Martin who sits atop the pole, and will be leading the cars to the Green Flag!

At 50 years old, the driver of the HMS #5 Kellogg’s/Carquest . . . → Read More: Martin On The Pole For Kansas!