Brad Keselowski shrugs off warning from NASCAR during Kansas Cup race

By Art Weinstein - Managing Editor
Sunday, October 04, 2009

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Hendrick Motorsports driver Brad Keselowski said NASCAR officials warned him after he and Chase contender Juan Pablo Montoya swapped sheet metal in a midrace battle for position in Sunday's Price Chopper 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway.

Keselowski, who finished 13th, found the warning “funny.”

“[Crew chief Tony Eury Jr.] relayed that to me. He just told me NASCAR wanted me to be mindful, that’s all I can remember,” Keselowski said. “I thought he needed to be mindful of me. He’s the one who hit me. I didn’t really change the way I raced him. I thought it was kind of funny. To have NASCAR say something … they were just words, asking us nicely. It would be different if they were black-flagging me.”

Montoya, who finished fourth, said he believes Keselowski’s spotter accidentally led to the contact between the two drivers.

“I don’t think he [Keselowski] expected me to be there,” Montoya said. “I don’t think he did it on purpose or anything. I think he just turned down to try to exit [the turn], and his spotter didn’t realize I was there. I was lucky that he hit the door and not the fender.”

NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said officials just wanted to make sure Keselowski knew who he was racing.

“Word came down from the tower to the 25 team to make sure they were aware and cognizant of who he was racing against at this particular point in the race,” Tharp said. “The 25 car had every right to every inch of the track, but we sent the message to make sure you’re aware of your surroundings.”

Keselowski said he will not race Chase drivers any differently than anyone else.

“I will race every guy on the race track the same as they race me," Keselowski said. "If they race me aggressively, I’ll race them aggressively. If they race me cool, I’ll race them cool. Regardless of whether they’re in the Chase.”

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  1. 1
    Anonymous said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Way to go Brad.. Keep up the good work !

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    Villebilly said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    I hope your right Brad and stick to it but I bet they only let run 1 more race probably Charlotte.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I bet you are right VILLEBILLY..Oh the humor...lol I've never heard of a race where you are only allowed to race certain drivers. Oh Please! OH Please! Oh Please!

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    MrWalleye2U said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Another stupid rule Nascar thinks up during the race. Nothing but BS if you bump someone who is in the chase. Did you notice that Jr LET Mark get his five points at the start of the race.? Funny how he went on to lead until the pit crew made a mistake during his pit stop. Oh,what could have been a good one for Jr left him a lap down and could never recover. Stand your ground Brad.

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    nascarfan247 said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    this kid worst then kyle he better learn some rule soon.

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    nascar8888 said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    there isnt anyone that is worse then Kyle.

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    nascarfan are you blind?????

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    wbaldree said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    He is suppose to race for the win too.

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    amalycke said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    That's exactly right #2 and #3! We NEED for Keselowski's 25, Regan Smith's 78, The Wood Brothers' 21, and Papis' 13 NOT to go to California this week in order for the Gunselman Gang #64 to make the show. I could careless if the weak Hamlin #37 shows up or not, but I have a LOT of money resting on this Gunselman Squad making Friday's race. California Speedway is OFFICIALLY AN UNDERDOG FRIENDLY TRACK as Johnny Sauter's #08 Fubar underdog Dodge somehow made the race last fall and collected a cool $87,999!!

    Go Larry!!

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    lhsjrf said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    If all drivers are suspose to go easy on the chase drivers then why have them race at all. JUst end the season and let only the 12 in the chase race. Just put the 12 cars each ten races. How stupid is it for nascar to warn a driver about a chase driver. All sponsors should not sponsor a car that is not in the chase then. Why sponsor a car those ten races if they can not race hard to get to the front to give their sponsor coverage. Nascar is so stupid. No wonder the ratings are dropping. Just let the 12 cars bring in the viewers and sponsors. NO need for the others to show up according to nascar. Nascar is becoming a fake sport.

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    Goofeyboy said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Hey Brad, Keep up the good work. Don't they want you to be in the race. Who are you suppose to race, just non chase drivewrs??? Race as hard as you can. Juan pablo should go back to open wheel racing. He needs some driving lessons in Nascar.

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    bb6451 said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    So Nascar wants the Chasers to be able to win a championship without having to race? What a concept...

    I thought Brad was there to race for a win. Wonder if they also warned the other 30 non-Chasers.

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    galvan18244 said:
    Oct 4, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    so lame that nascar told him to run easy around the chase drivers. why make it easy for them??

    also penske should put brad in the 22 cup car for the rest of the races that he dosnt have with hendrick!!

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    Dyannah said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I agree with Brad that the comment was "funny".

    I find it interesting that NASCAR feels it needs to take extra steps this year regarding the Chase competition.

    At Richmond all the drivers who didn't have a chance of making the Chase were warned to stay away from the perspective Chase competitors.

    Brian France's appearance at Dover to reiterate how great the Chase is and that NASCAR isn't worried about the declining television rating of feels like NASCAR is trying to convince us, the fans, how good the Chase format is.

    Now, a rookie is warned to be careful after the Chase competitor, in my opinion, ran into the rookie. Since having this competitor in the Chase is a great way for NASCAR to demonstrate diversity in the sport, NASCAR certainly wouldn't want a rookie to jeopardize the competitor's chance of success.

    It makes me wonder, that even though NASCAR won't admit it, if the Chase format hasn't been the success it was anticipated to be. Can we hope that maybe we'll see a change of format or even better, the Chase format dropped all together?

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Did anyone hear what Larry Mac had to say? He said if he's the crew chief and they tell him to tell his driver that, he will tell him to race them harder. I couldn't agree more.I was concerned that Brad and Denny might go after each other and cause a problem, but to tell someone not to race hard is dumb.

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    tinynascarfan said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    #13, im not sure if penske has a 22 cup car, last i heard the 22 still belongs to bill davis. and brad has one more race with the 25 at charlotte and i dont know how many with the 09 car, but taledega falls during the memphis nationwide race, so he will probably run that one.

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    tinynascarfan said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    as for this bs with nascar telling brad not to race the chasers hard, and that is what they said in not so many words, why dont we just run 2 races on sunday, the first one can be for the guys not in the chase, and the second for the guys in the chase, wow what a stupid idea, nascar will love it, it goes with all the other stupidity they have shown through the years. Lay off nascar and let them race!

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    leftturn said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    So a win or top 10 for a team outside the Chase is a total inconvenience to the Chase teams? Sponsorship money is declining and now if a business wants to sponsor a car they should be denied their shot at the 'hat dance' unless they pony up for the big 12? Hey NASCAR, Got Fans???

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    martins140 said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I cannot imagine backing down. The sponsor needs to take NASCAR behind the wood shed. What in the hell are they thinking? Every driver is out there to win, when that is no longer allowed by NASCAR the fans will go some place else. If my driver backs down for a chase guy he will no longer be my driver.

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    leftturn said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    So if you are not in the Chase you are considered an inconvenience to the big 12 if you attempt to take a top 10 let alone the win. The sponsorship dollars your team went and worked for to get in the race have no value to NASCAR. Is this arrogance or ignorance? Hey NASCAR, Got Fans?

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    sundaemunny said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    And Nascar wonders why so many don't like the 'chase'? They just answered their own question.

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    psl1999881 said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    I think Brad has serious "punk" potential, but if he's in the race he should try his best to win. NASCAR's warning proclaims once again "It's our sandbox and we make the rules. Whatever. Whenever."

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    kylestewart said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    maybe jpm should know who he is racing.

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    bajafishin said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Why is it when Brad does it he is being too aggressive but when Kyle does it it is because he just has such a strong desire to win.

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    leftturn said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I apologize for the repeat of my comments. Evidently I was a little anxious waiting for my first one to post.

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    yojoromo said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    NASCARFAN247 is not only blind but stupid. You can tell that by the way he phrases a sentence.
    He needs spell check and some one to do a better job of writing.

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    Werner said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    for some reason i see BK making a few trips the the NASCAR hauler...and he'll come out a NASCAR clone after awhile...how many out spoken young drivers have we seen change...in recent years...Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart...and if NASCAR doesn't do it...his "fellow" competitors will take care of it...Sr used to "teach" the rookies...so did Spenecer...

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    Werner said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    just think of the talk if BK in a Hendrick car, takes out a Chase contender(non-Hendrick car)....we've already seen blocking in the pits(Waltirp blocking Kenseth) and on the trak...purely unintentional of course...

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    br0412 said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I agree, everyone pays to race and everyone has sponsors, not just the top 12 chasers. I guess the only reason they allow the other drivers to race is for the money Nascar gets. How many of us would go to the races or watch TV if our driver is not allowed to race as hard as he can. I did not see Brad do anything more than any other driver. Some of the drivers have said they are nervous around the chase drivers because Nascar does not want them taken out. The Chase Drivers should be no different than any other driver. Nascar should try keeping their mouth shut.

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    socalracefan said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    NASCAR gave Brad a warning that we all know, but he was racing his own teammates pretty hard from time to time. I think Rick Hendrick told him to back off a bit. Do you think he would even have a job if HE caused a wreck that collected and wadded up the other Hendrick cars? Brad is an aggressive driver and i have to agree with #27 as to who will teach the rookie a lesson this year and/or next year.

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    rmdunn3 said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Brad is young, a good driver too, but be sure someone is going to teach him a lesson sooner than later. He also needs to get rid of his over-inflated ego. As far as the incident on Sunday, it was only a warning and Juan said that he didn't think that Brad did it on purpose. If the guys in the Chase are the BEST, then they should be able to deal with it. And 2 of my drivers are in the Chase, one probably would take Brad out, but the other would probably forgive him as soon as it was over.

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    BDAVISON said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    There is still a field of cars racing and I am a fan of JPM but think Brad should race like he has always done before the chase. If they want "special treatment" then maybe they should race by theirselves which that is the way it seemed to be on Sunday since, I believe 10 of the chasers were in the top 10. It is startin to SMELL.

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    angelpat said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    NASCAR really needs to look at the mess they have created....sissy sport....whinney drivers, boring races, and loosing more fans with each dumb decision they hand out! I won't be going to any more "races" and my money will not be spent on "race" merchandise....bye bye nascar!!!!

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    exredneck said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I think Nascar had a bit in mind about warning a
    "young puppy " to " think it over a bit, before you decide to take a bite out of a proven and well demonstrated BIG DOG like Montoya or ANY of
    the drivers and teams that QUALIFIED for the chase

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Oct 5, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    brad knows his limits out their on the track either becuase he is aware or because his crew have told him his limits so for nascar too tell him to be carfull is kinda odd after his contact with montoya that was intiated when montoya drove right next too him through a corner and trapped brad who was turning too exit the corner when he was on top point is brad hasnt made a movie too jeoperdize a chase contender since he has run in cup so i guess nascar just wants too keep it that way

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    jbbigrod said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    Just Brads comment shows his immaturity. That WILL change after awhile, the veterans will see to it, one way or the other. I see him as very reckless, but can handle a car pretty well, and just NEEDS to learn HOW to respect others. That he clearly does not do now. But it will come, or else he won't be up there with the big boys. - - - As far as ANYONE "forgiving" him right away, dream on. THAT is never forgotten. And there WILL be payback down the road, believe me; it will happen, and deservedly so. He is starting to irk some of the wrong people. Even Mark Martin will take him out IF he does it more than once to him, and Mark is not one to fly off the handle fast. - - - I agree there SHOULD be TWO races on Sunday. One for all the also rans, and the Main Feature for the 12 Chasers. - - - Or at the very least, the 12 should have their own point system that won't take into consideration all the also rans out there. As it is there is little or no hope of someone finishing 40th to ever come back and win the championship, therefore boring races overall. The current system totally sucks, change it and make it really exciting for everyone. - - - Let the also rans have their "secondary" event and give them enough money and air time so they will enjoy it. Then they won't be a factor in deciding who does what in the chase either. It is not fair for a Chaser to be dumped by a non-chaser and have to TRY to catch up in whatever races are remaining on the schedule. = = = I can't hardly believe NASCAR is so stupid not to have thought of this already. . . . Or maybe I guess I shouldn't be so surprised, eh?

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    4-DA-88 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    How soon people forget. I watched a very docile Brad in the NW until he finally learned not to take the BS from the cup drivers. He was just too nice. I for one am glad to see him stand his ground. I don't want to see him take out anyone, especially a Chase driver. But when a cup driver comes to the NW races, whining that Brad drives to aggresively, IMO he can just go back and race cup and stay away from NW. As for his comment, it is true and funny, it was Jaun banging on his door at times. I think Jaun just wants anyone not in the Chase just move over for him. It has been boring enough without that...

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    phillipwafford said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    nascar knows kes is prone to run over people but so does every body else so no warning was needed

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    azfreebird said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Wonder what would have happened if they would have told KB that??? ROFL That would have been SO not a happening thing! He would have made it a point to bump a little harder!
    NASCAR is over the top on this one!

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    johnson023 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Brad has alot to learn.He is a Kyle Busch wanna be!!!!!!!!!!!

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    pj88 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Why doesn't nascar just take the other 31 cars and park them,I think this was a dumb thing for nascar to say.This makes me wonder if they call cautions to help certain drivers and do I even want to watch.It's no surprise that tv ratings are down and attendance is down.No one wants to wreck a driver who's going for the championship,but Nascar,LET THEM RACE ALL,43 CARS.

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    CARLSBUD said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    WATCH OUT KYLE. YOU ARE BEING CHALLENGED.

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    bmontecarlo99 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    So I guess it's OK if you have a usual start and park field filler teams but not OK if you have anyone not in Commissar Frances Chase racing for a win unless they have 19 souvenir trailers in the midway or unless their a former Champ? This thing is fast becoming quite bogus.

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    yankeegranny said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I think Brad has been watching a lot of old Dale Sr races. I think that is where he is getting his driving style. I love to watch him race; he is a breath of fresh air in what is becoming a very boring sport. Still really wished he could be driving a Chevy nest year. oh well, he only has a two year contract with
    Dodge, doesn't he and who knows if that brand will even be in the sport after 2011? Maybe JR will have a cup team by then and hire him back.

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    kahnegirl said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    The only thing I thought was funny was that JPM didn't think the contact was intentional. Brad Keselowski is a dirty driver. He tries to wreck at least one person just about every race. He is dangerous. I am, however, looking forward to the day when someone shows him what it's like to be on the receiving end. Maybe then he'll grow up a little. Sure, he's kind of young, but he's insanely immature. You can see that from his comments here and everything he says regarding Talladega. He isn't the least bit sorry for the wreck he caused injuring those people in the stands. Those people are the reason that ingrate even has such a great job.

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    jbbigrod said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I agree #45, he does NOT have respect for others. And I do agree that he must be watching old intimidator tapes for his driving style. It will change though, there are enough drivers out there that won't take that crap for too long. As a matter of fact a couple already have him on their list.

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    julie28 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    If you can't race the chase drivers why are you on the track. A car, a driver are the same out there. Keep up the good work and relaying you opinions. As long as no one seeks to destroy its racing.

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    legends73 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    #5 - 5nascarfan247 - What language is it exactly that you are trying to speak? I don't think it's English, is it?

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    johnson023 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    #42 I don't think Kyle has anything to worry about!!!Brad is not going to last long in Nascar He is a VERY IGNORANT PERSON.He has alot to learn.

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    nascarfan247 said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    #48 dutch can you speak it.

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    bbbyardhill said:
    Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    you know some of you are as stupid as nascar and they are picking winners every race .....go brad dale jr used to have guts but hendrick and his sister took that away going to put that other hendrick female danica against jr...let her go with stewart she is more his style....thought nascar wouldn't turn out to be like wrestling but it is ..go dale jr stay away from the creeps..should of stayed with urey he at least stuck by you not turn on you like that useless hendricks...dei was much better..

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    JrNation_re-tards said:
    Oct 7, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    #39 kyle is a very clean driver, and he is one of the best when it comes to car control...in the second half of this season, cup and nationwide, kyle hasn't so much as leaned on anyone...while special k (krome horn) continues to drive with no respect...

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    space35 said:
    Oct 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    I just think that Brian France is getting too big for his britches. Having this God almighty attitude of "my company, my rules" is only ruining NASCAR. The ratings are going down, fan base is decreasing just look at the races, a lot of empty seats and its not just the economy. They have re-arrainged the seating to make it look good for television. A lot of good drivers are getting frustrated too. A race is a race and being aggressive is just part of it.

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