shaun341
11 years ago
I don't like that 1 race decides the champion in the last segment but I do like these first 3 segments. Jr going to have to pick it up or I am going to be out here shortly.
delta1
11 years ago
The race was not the most excitement or the main course of last night's race at Charlotte. The Main Event was the action just after the checkered flag. That was unbelievable: while Harvick was celebrating his win and doing donuts, Keselowski went nuts and thought he was in a demolition derby, purposely crashing into several cars on the track during the cooldown lap and then along pit road. He crashed Kenseth's, Stewart's (unintentioanally), and Hamlin's cars. Patrick's car was also damaged in the after race collisions. Stewart retaliated and crushed the front of Keselowski's car. After the drivers got out of their cars and were walking in the area behind the pits, there were physical altercations (punches thrown, pushing, shoving, grabbing, hugging) between Keselowski and Hamlin and later with Kenseth that also involved numerous members of their crews.

Wonder what sanctions NASCAR will hand down? Will Keselowski be suspended for the next race, thereby eliminating him from the Chase?
stinger88
11 years ago
I still can't figure out why Johnson pitted while in fourth place. Ends in 17th. I don't care how your tires are, you won't lose 13 spots in two laps.
delta1
11 years ago
I think he pitted with about 16 or 17 laps left. They've been having tire problems for the past couple of races and were hoping for a caution. Prolly didn't think he could hold off the guys behind him since his tires were worn, or didn't want a blowout that would put him out of the race. Wonder if NASCAR is going to keep Goodyear as a sole provider for their tires. They've kept a lid on the tire problems some top teams have endured.
stinger88
11 years ago
He did and then he pitted during the final caution. Giving up his 4 spot and restarted 10th. Then he looked like crap on the restart. I would have just pressed my luck with losing a spot or two with the tires. Now he needs to win to move on (most likely).
delta1
11 years ago
I missed that last pit stop during the caution. That is a real head scratcher...wonder if he thought more front runners were going to pit? Several drivers went into the pit lane on the track and then ducked out at the last second...
TMCTLT
11 years ago

The race was not the most excitement or the main course of last night's race at Charlotte. The Main Event was the action just after the checkered flag. That was unbelievable: while Harvick was celebrating his win and doing donuts, Keselowski went nuts and thought he was in a demolition derby, purposely crashing into several cars on the track during the cooldown lap and then along pit road. He crashed Kenseth's, Stewart's (unintentioanally), and Hamlin's cars. Patrick's car was also damaged in the after race collisions. Stewart retaliated and crushed the front of Keselowski's car. After the drivers got out of their cars and were walking in the area behind the pits, there were physical altercations (punches thrown, pushing, shoving, grabbing, hugging) between Keselowski and Hamlin and later with Kenseth that also involved numerous members of their crews.

Wonder what sanctions NASCAR will hand down? Will Keselowski be suspended for the next race, thereby eliminating him from the Chase?

delta1 wrote:





If he's not....he should have been, what an idiot!!
delta1
11 years ago
Probation and chump change fine for Keselowski and Stewart. Let's go racing boys...some big guns on brink of elimination.

Keselowski, Johnson and Jr. must win, or finish near the front and hope some other guys have mechanical or other problems and DNF. At Talladega, anything can happen. One car gets loose and a dozen or more can get wiped out.

Here's hoping for a safe race.
shaun341
11 years ago
Well Jr needs a win to survive and Talladega being a restrictor plate race where he once was dominant and has recently stepped it up again I have a slim chance.

Sorry to say but if Jr don't advance I am rooting for Hamlin and Newman.
stinger88
11 years ago
Couldn't watch the end of the race and haven't seen any highlights. All I know is that JJ was doing great and then all of a sudden he is way back. Lost both of mine today.


Go Kenseth!
coolbreeze68
11 years ago
OP updated!!!!

No repeat for Stinger.

Next 3 should be a dog fight to get in the final.
therrm
11 years ago
So is Nascar going to do anything about this or should we just expect to watch a fight after every race?
gumby_130
11 years ago

So is Nascar going to do anything about this or should we just expect to watch a fight after every race?

therrm wrote:



I hope they don't do anything.
ZRX1200
11 years ago
gumby_130
11 years ago
If anybody wants to buy Brad Keselowski from me start the bidding. I don't know much about NASCAR,but I noticed in the Chase race if multiple people try to fight you you might be a jerk.I can see going hundred percent to win a race, but to wreck Jeff Gordon. Come on man.
coolbreeze68
11 years ago
Hilarious!! And Harvick back there encouraging the whole thing. Maybe they beat each other to a point they can't race next week. Hehe

No favorites yet, 2 to go.
therrm
11 years ago
I just think it casts a negative image on the sport. I assume tension is high and adrenaline is flowing but as a professional, a role model to kids, and the face of many sponsors you should hold yourself to a higher standard the a regular person and always be alert of how your actions will be perceived. This type of behavior will only attract more fans who watch the race in hopes of seeing wrecks which is another thing i dont get. I might cheer for a football team to win but i dont want to see the opposing qb get injured. Hopefully Nascar comes up with something to make it right as if this happened after the Broncos vs Patriots game i feel there would be some pretty harsh penalties.
delta1
11 years ago
Keselowski sounds like a spoiled brat hypocrite, when a couple of weeks ago he intentionally crashed into cars because he got knocked out of contention in a race. Then he knocks someone out of contention and no apologies, just racing hard to win. But NASCAR embraces and markets its history of contact racing. IIRC, didn't Jeff Gordon used to have a similar reputation as Keselowski does now?


Nothing changes until a big name driver is killed by intentional or reckless contact during a race...
coolbreeze68
11 years ago
It's all just entertainment. Nothing more.
When my son was out practicing his MMA "skills" I put that on him and myself as a parent. Not some "professional"
I do remind him to thank his sponsor occasionally........Mom.

I was entertained, that's as far as goes for me and mine.

Kes, Gordon, Earnhardt, Rusty, D Waltrip, same rep. They all have selective memory.
gumby_130
11 years ago
I'll sell Keselowski for 26 sticks any takers?
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