Jeff Gluck: Brad Keselowski's aggressive style should be embraced, not criticized

By Jeff Gluck - Associate Editor
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Brad Keselowski celebrates his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway earlier this year. (LaDon George / NASCAR Scene)

Brad Keselowski celebrates his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway earlier this year.

LaDon George
NASCAR Scene

COMMENTARY

AVONDALE, Ariz. - If you listen to the rumblings about Brad Keselowski, NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series is about to get hit with a menace.

Keselowski is entering Cup competition full time next season, and some fans and drivers are already bracing for his arrival.

The guy has talent and combines it with an aggressive driving style that proves he isn't afraid to stake his claim to a spot on the track or even nudge another competitor out of the way for a position.

He's even won races by using his bumper to ensure others do not.

Oh, the horror! A race car driver trying to do whatever it takes to win the race? Quick, NASCAR, act before it's too late!

Save your outrage. Please.

For all the criticism, you'd think Keselowski had better shape up soon or risk becoming an unpopular outcast in the garage. Apparently, veteran drivers don't take kindly to being pushed around by a guy who hasn't paid his dues yet.

But let's not send a mob after Keselowski for being too aggressive before he has "earned" that right. Put down the pitchforks and torches for just a minute.

Here's a young driver wrestling his way to the front in order to win races shouldn't we be applauding that, not condemning it?

Seems to me that's the very thing we want to see out of drivers. And it's why people call for NASCAR to award even more points for wins.

Fans bristle when drivers say they're pleased after settling for a top-five finish. Points racing isn't overly entertaining, and people love the drivers who go for it ˆ like Carl Edwards did at Kansas last year.

In that respect, we should applaud Keselowski for doing whatever it takes to win. Who cares if the other drivers don't like it? His job isn't to make friends, it's to win.

Ultimately, Keselowski may ruffle some feathers in the garage based on his driving style. And veteran drivers may become upset with him for not racing as cleanly or respectfully as they prefer.

But if the sport is about excitement, he brings it.

Aggressive drivers also breed conflict. If Keselowski creates a rivalry with another competitor like the budding one he has with Denny Hamlin, the fans benefit. If his actions result in some pit-road shoving or a fight, the fans benefit there as well.

Dale Earnhardt was revered for his no-holds barred approach. He'd move another competitor out of the way without a second thought.

If fans admired the Intimidator for that, why get upset with Keselowski for doing the same thing?

Let's be careful not to talk out of both sides of our mouths. It would be a mistake to complain drivers don't do enough to win, then get upset with those who do.
 

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  1. 1
    RonFWNC said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Excellent take on Keselowski. He has enormous abilities as a driver, and improved judgment will come over time. But what sets him apart from his young peers is temperament. He loves what he's doing, he's having fun, and nothing that happens on the track is personal for him. Brad actually reminds me of a young Dale Jr., before the dark clouds began following him around the track.

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    upsmanclt said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Totally agree with everything written here, but how aggressive will NASCAR let him be before they put a shock collar around his neck? 25 points here 25 points there and soon enough he'll be point racing like everyone else and not going for the win. NASCAR is the menace, not aggressive drivers.

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    esadler19fan said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Love Brad K, appreciate his style, personality, and competitiveness, on the track. A breath of fresh air for the sport!

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    riterchick said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Thank goodness you're saying what I've been thinking. He's what the Cup series needs.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    NASCAR will definitely put a stop to that aggressive driving. I like a little aggressive driving. If he could just move them over a bit and not spin them out. If NASCAR won't let the drivers bump-draft in the turns at DEGA, they won't allow Brad to do any aggressive driving either or any other driver. I've said it before and I will say it again. A little aggressive driving is needed in this sport. Dale, SR among a host of other drivers did it and that is one thing that is missing in this sport. Fans loved to hate it then and some liked it and it is the same now. Aggressive driving brings a lot of conversation to a somewhat boring race sometimes. Notice on Speed how much Brad is talked about with the word aggressive attached to his name. The cup driver keep saying he will learn the hard way. WOW, does that mean they are going to drive aggressive to get him! Sounds like it to me. It won't be their first time of driving aggressive either! I can hardly wait to see. :-)

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    STP43FAN said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    You're confusing aggressive driving with dangerous driving. Aggressive driving means going for the lead; dangerous driving means spinning out other cars. Keselowski does both; it's the dangerous driving that has earned him deserved condemnation.

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    mrclause said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Try hooking respect to aggression. Sr paid his dues, earned his stripes. For the win is one thing, at the start and in the middle of a race, respect, tact, work better. Smart driving is better than stupidity. Sometimes I think this kid and Cryle forget that the others cars are just as big, just as fast, just as able to cause wrecks as being wrecked. Some rubbin is racin, some is stupid.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    That is why my post said, "If he could just move them over a bit and not spin them out." Other drivers do drive aggressive and it is over looked. Not to worry though. Those other aggressive "CUP DRIVERS" are going to teach him a lesson. I heard them say so on TV so it must be true huh? It will be fun to see who is going to teach Brad his lesson or if Brad will teach them a lesson. Whether it is stupid, dangerous, aggressive, disrespectful, right or wrong, it has the media, drivers and fans talking. It probably won't be long before someone will teach Brad to have some respect in Cup racing. I just wonder which driver it will be? A few come to mind, but I don't want to start a war over something that is just my opinion.

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    b48orr said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I think Brad can take his lessons as well as give them! I love someone who wont let some of these cup bullies run them over. And you know what moving them without spinning them takes a little time. Everyone should remember how many people Edwards ran over when he came on the scene. Hamlin still runs over people, he just found out that Keselowski wont take it. I think its refreshing. Stock car racing was built on the front bumpers of some great drivers! When Brad gets to Denny I hope he gives him what Denny has been giving all season to people. Except B.K. I love this kind of exciting racing and we need some new drivers who give it back to some of these bullies in the cup series. I just wish Reutiman would drive this way and quit letting them push him around. Put on the good show Brad!! We love it!!

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    rwilliamhayes said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Let him pick the wrong person to run over.He'll get a lesso he'll never forget.

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    wmvjr1960 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Not everybody idolized Dale Sr. Krash is on his way to being the racing worlds second most hated driver, behind Kylie. I don't remember people like Harry Gant knocking people out of the way, he just flat out dominated. Then retired with class. Something these kids of today can't even conceptualize.

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    jbbigrod said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I haven't read all the comments here, and don't need to, the Jerk Krashlouski just spun out Denny Hamlin, hit him TWICE, ON PURPOSE. Gluck can stick it where the sun don't shine. . . . MOST of us HATED Sr, and still would IF he was driving. He didn't know HOW to drive CLEAN. . . . Look at Mark Martin. Now THERE is a REAL racer. He can get angry also, but he doesn't go around the track stupid agressive every race.. . . The kid is a jerk and just don't give a darn WHAT he does to WHOM.. . HOPEFULLY Denny will take him out before the day is over, TODAY! AND hopefully every week SOMEONE will take him out. Stupid driving is NOT exciting driving. It should NOT be tolerated by ANYone.

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    JGRFan4Life said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Yep, Keselowski did it again. Spun Hamlin in Nationwide for no reason. There was absolutely no room to make a move and yet Keselowski steps on the throttle and punts Hamlin. I guess it's always going to be the same with Keselowski, if you can't pass 'em, wreck 'em. Busch's crew-chief Ratcliff was exactly right, someone is going to take him out at a higher speed some day, and he's going to get hurt. Problem is, he's going to have nobody to blame but himself for his bad driving.

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    bud724 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    because he drives for JR dosent mean he can do whatever he wants or does it hope some one gets him

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    deyanak said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Brad???put him in the wall.....

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    Nascarflea said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I just hope someone from the Keselowski camp reads some of these messages and has a nice long talk with him. I know racing is competative and everything but Keselowski is a dangerous cheat! The person who said Keselowski would be the 2nd most hates driver behind Kyle, in my opinion he is wrong - Brad is by far the biggest jerk in Nascar! Kyle's attitute can be bad - I use to be a Kyle disliker but it sure makes my day anytime Kyle beats Keselowski -- and that's saying a lot I'm an Edwards fan.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Denny and Brad have been at this for weeks now. If you watched they replayed at least three times that Denny got into Brad first. Like B480RR said...Brad is not going to put up with it as we saw tonight. Next week should be interesting as Denny put it all out there that he was going to get Brad next week. lol NEWS TO DENNY...There are just as many people who owe getting you back that you have ran over as they are that owe Brad back. Denny already knows when he messes with Brad, he is going to repay him but he just keeps messing with him anyway. More fans will watch to see what happens between these two next week than will be watching to see Kyle collect his Championship trophy. Just telling the truth here. :-)

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    Werner said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Gluck...way to create some attention...it doesn't take talent to run into people...drivers are trying to tell BK something and he's not listening...if this were Kyle Busch driving that aggresive you know darn well the anti-Kyles would be up in arms...and remember...you're assuming everyone was in favor of Sr's agressiveness...

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    truble.in66 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    aggressive driving should be a welcome change to the lay in the back and let pit trouble ,inexperience, mediocare cars/driversmove me up mentality drivers seem content with using.
    drivers complain about agressive driving when it is unnecesary or when it cost them valuable points. clean racing dosen't mean no bumpin' and banging it just means pick the right time and place.
    to often being over protective of a position you probably do not 'own' leads to frustration and then the bumper. i mean if you got the car show'm and repass. but wait- that racing- god for bid that should happen.
    more points [ add 10 ] for winning not settling.

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    didobera said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    This little snot-nose kid needs some words of prayer from the big boys of NASCAR before he kills someone. His manner is abrasive and a total smart alecky sounding person. I never cared for the Earnhardts, never voted for Dale, Jr. as a favorite driver, and personally believe this sport needs more driver's with class than the one's who pretend they know something about the history of the sport. We've come a long way from the sticks race fans. Let's not ignore the fact that this little rich kid is getting away with a lot of abuse of others with his driving style. Forty two other driver's have their lives in his hands every time he starts his engine. I can only pray for engine failure for him in the future.

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    bradalefan said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I don't understand why nascar won't let anyone thats not in the chase run side by side with drivers in the chase but sprint cup drivers can come down to the nationwide race and run into a nationwide racer on the restart and knock him out of the way when he is running for points in the championship and the sprint cup driver is not in the championship. I've always thought it was good for cup drivers to be in nationwide race but if nascar is going to start acting like both races are for cup drivers then maybe we need to go back to separating the races .I have no problem with aggressive driving as long as if you dish it you can take it.Keselowski so far has taken alot on his bumper as well as given to other bumpers but the difference so far is Keselowski is not crying about it.He sees it like most race fans see it - as racing.

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    SheilaLovesNASCAR said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    I love it! I never liked Earnhardt because, in my opinion, he couldn't pass anyone without moving them over or crashing them out. I never liked Kyle because he couldn't win without getting into everyone and driving aggressively. Now that Brad is driving aggressively and taking out cars, he becomes the bad guy. Even Mr. aggressive, Kyle, doesn't like it. Why was it always everyone loving Sr. because he was aggressive, loving Kyle because he's aggressive, but hating Brad because he's aggressive? It looks to me like Denny and Kyle can dish it out, but they can't take it. Brad has every right to drive aggressively to take a position as anyone else. At least he doesn't act like an idiot. Anyone trying to deliberately take Brad out is going to get taken out as well. Denny and Kyle just think they are the better drivers. They're not any better.

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    marcellah3 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    All he does mostly is payback.Was he suppose to let Denny get away with what he did?I don`t think so!!!!!!!

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    nikki05 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Go Brad!!!, Now teach your BOSS how to do the same. His Daddy did not live long enough to do it. Nice going tonite.You did a great job!!! That's what driving and winning is all about.

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    pj88 said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    The 2 crying the most are the dirtiest drivers in the sport.Last year when Hamlin put Brad in the wall and knocked his fender off,Hamlin said if he bumps me,I throw a brick,well today he bumped Brad and Brad threw a concrete block back.They can dish it out but can;t take it.Nascar should leave Brad alone because they let Biffle run Logano into the fence and did nothing

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    JGRFan4Life said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Someone should tell Brad there's a difference between being aggressive and just stupid/dangerous. Hamlin gives a little love tap into the corner, Brad flat out (and blatantly) punts Hamlin. Can't wait to see Hamlin take out Brad. Hope Brad has fun running in the 30s with Penske next season. If any of you who condone Brad's actions haven't noticed, this has happened on a consistent basis, and often, Brad wrecks people who haven't made contact with him. Kid is just wreckless.

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    b48orr said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Speak of the devil I just watched the phoenix nationwide race and Denny tried pushing Brad around and Brad gave it back to him But good. KYa gotta lovethat about this Kid!

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    nascarnutsheeler said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Sunday should be good unless Joe reins in Dinny, Krashowski will get what he deserves.I'm a Carl Edwards fan and a Ford fan for eons, but the post that talked about Harry Gant. Even though he drove a Chevy I really admired the man. THAT'S the kind of drivers we need out there. It was great watching him race.

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    lhsjrf said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Watch the replay, denny pushed brad first. But then denny thinks he is special and can push others but heaven forbid that someone pushes him. It is time denny is put in his place, he is nothing special. Stop whinning denny and being such a bully, it does not become you. The fans want racing not move over racing.

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    jbbigrod said:
    Nov 14, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Hey, number 29, are you stupid blind or what? . . . DID Denny CRASH Krashlouski??? I don't think so. . . .He let him know he was there, thats all. I am not a Hamlin fan, but have pretty much liked him from the beginning. NO ONE is perfect, but he was a good, agressive racer. Now Krashlouski is NOT a good racer. Agressive yes, but STUPID agressive. There IS a difference. HIS bhavior is unacceptable to REAL racers and real race fans. . . . I can't hardly believe that ANY fans would actually CONDONE his behavior. Oh, wait a minute, yes I can: that would be the Chuvitorlevit crowd. Don't have a clue as to what it takes to actually RACE. Probably have never done it themselves.

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    JennCool91 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Even though this article doesn't have anything to do w/ all of the following, if there are 3 drivers I am tired of hearing about they're 1)Brad Keselowski, 2)Kyle Busch, & 3)Jimmie Johnson. Just saying... Oh, and the day Keselowski gets into the wrong guy, I'd hate to be him. ;p

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    JrNation_Idiots said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    #22 and all the crash defenders...I don't want to hear you guys talking all that bs about how brad is like Kyle. Kyle is aggressive, but he is clean and doesn't wreck people on PURPOSE. Denny had the faster car of the two, and he knew brad was going to race him extremely hard. He barely even touched him. Then crash smacked into him going into a corner, which is not acceptable, but is ok, because that would have been payback for denny getting into him. He was completely wrong for taking denny out though. I'm seeing the same people who said kyle was dangerous and was going to kill someone, because kyle tried to put a block on tony at Daytona, in which tony barely got a fender on him and was not intentional, now saying "everyone defended kyle when he was aggressive"...there is a difference between being aggressive and flat out wreckless! It happens every week with brad, he is wrecking somebody. Alot of hypocrites in here today, and the bulk of them are jr fans. What else is new!?

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    jessydoyle49 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Sounds good to me Mr. Gluck.,,Just don;t complain when someone puts the little punk in the grandstands and kills a bunch of people.,,Just think how much press the TAXI CABS will get then.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Hmmm...what are JR fans doing here? I came to comment on Kesolowski not Jr. He's old news. I'm just wondering how long it's going to be before good old Brad hurts somebody? He will. I know they used to say that about Sr. but he never put anyone into the catch fence. That was scary. And he wasn't the least bit remorseful either. Before I go just a little shout out to GwenS and Ipopakeg who are going to say they don't understand me cause to them I don't make sense. Really you two saying that all the time makes you look bad. I don't know what Gwen's problem is but I think Ipopakeg's is right there in his name. Unless it's a keg of soda pop which I don't think it is LOL!!!

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    #34.. I never respond to your comments. Why do you feel the need to address me in your posts? I never have any problem understanding your posts. Why don't you just back off of me? Hate Jr. all you want to, but stop this nonsense of aiming things at me because I have an 88 by my name. I respect your comments and I would appreciate you respecting mine. Thank you. :-)

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    pmwx said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Yes that's just what we need - another demolition derby driver that the guys upstairs let get away with anything. I thought this was supposed to be about having a fast car, not how many people you can wreck.

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    SBeau said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I respect his aggressiveness in the Nationwide side of things. The kid started with underfunds then worked his way into a good ride and won races along the way. Seriously, there is no reason why Nationwide drivers need to pull aside for the Cup guys when it comes to their own sandbox, its damn near impossible for them to win as it is. But with that being said, Brad CAN'T be running straight into Cup with that kinda mentality. It's too early in his career to be making enemies and we certainly don't need another swelled head like Hamlin in Cup just yet.

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    ddmusgrave said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Seems to me some of you are missing the part in the race where Hamlin got into the back of Brad first. KUDOOS to Jeff Gluck, great article and great young driver. Keep up the good work Brad, you make the sport exciting.

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    VWS said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Yeah # 37 your missing the part when that's was a nudge by Denny. I'm sorry but I don't think you're being very objective.
    I think aggressive driving is OK when used appropriately. But Brad hasn't been using it wisely he has no discipline and is simply wrecking people. I see no reason why he should be praised for that. I have to say I wasn't surprised when I saw the title of the article and who wrote it. If I recall this was the gentleman who was happy when Edwards Dega car almost flatten a couple of fans. Not to bring up old laundry just making a point...

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    Werner said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    this deal with BK didn't start with the race at PIR...it's been going on all year...NASCAR doesn't have a problem with it cause it draws attention to the sport...

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    It draws attention to the sport and makes it more exciting...UNTIL SOMETHING REALLY BAD HAPPENS ON THE TRACK. THEN WHAT???

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    trtruckin said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Maybe aggressiveness is the only thing that will bring NASCAR back, as much as I hate it. Some of you talked about the greats like Gant, but there were others like Pearson, Petty, Gordon. These guys were the best because of there dominate cars and their talents driviing them. NASCAR started all of this when they demanded parity amoungst the teams. No one will ever be dominate again. Well maybe Johnson but I haven't really figured that one out yet either? It's more than a great crew chief, much as I hate to say it, maybe he's the best there is.

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    julie28 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Denny is the one that wants everyone in the Nationwide series be cup drivers around him. Brad well, problem is he isn't Dale Earnhardt. Brad does what it takes and knows what happens when he does. He just doesn't care. Who has the biggest reaction? Denny and it isn't his series. Don't like it stay out of it.

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    andee said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    That is just fine,if bk wants to be hit going into a corner, that is what he will get .Time will cure some things, but stup[d stays with you.

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    KBfaninGA said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    #36 - the guys "upstairs" didn't let Brad get away with it this week. He just got called to the NASCAR hauler for a "talk". Wow, not even in his second CUP race with the new team and already called to the hauler. So funny to see all the Kyle haters that are always whining and crying about Kyle's supposedly aggressive driving are now defending Brad's driving? Hmmmm, interesting. Wonder how many will defend him when he punts Jr out of the way in a race? That's when everyone will be able to spot the hypocrits that a lot of us already see.

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    jtoothman said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Brad Wrecklowski admitted after the Nationwide race that he purposely hit Hamlin's car (not once, but twice). Why isn't Nascar penalizing the #88? I don't get it. This is a weekly occurrence for Wrecklowski. You can bet if it were Stewart or Kyle Busch, they'd be penalized.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Nov 16, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    LOL I never respond to you comments but wait isn't that a response? Besides I wasn't even talking about JR this time why would I waste my breath? He's OLD OLD OLD news. I was commenting on Brad. READ before you don't comment lol.
    Wrecklowski is funny. I like that #46.

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    teema said:
    Nov 16, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    LMAO at both sides of this arguement....you all want the same thing....more exciting racing..but you just disagree on how to achieve it...but you all seem to think BOTH Denny and BRAd are doing that very thing...making racing exciting...LOL

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    Hateda88 said:
    Nov 17, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Yes, but Jimmie Johnson is making it very boring. Same stuff different day with Nascar anymore. 3 out of 4 Hendrick drivers in the top 3. Why doesn't he just field cars for everyone to make it fair lol?

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    4-DA-88 said:
    Nov 17, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Congrats to HATEDA88, you finally made a post without bringing up Jr. Well almost, there was that 4th car.

    Brad has taken a lot off of the cup drivers over the past 2 or 3 yrs. I watched Denny spin Brad several times, including this year. Brad just has tired of it. I really doubt he will be much of a threat to anyone next year.

    Hey Gwen, been wondering where the heck you been. Been needing some of that positive attitude you bring.

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    STP43FAN said:
    Nov 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    TRTUCKIN - in your analogy of Pearson-Petty to Johnson you miss that the car overtook the driver in importance to winning in the 1980s, before the Gordon and Johnson era. Parity has been a NASCAR approach from the start - they made rule changes galore to get parity throughout the 1970s and 1980s and early in the 1990s.

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    88_20_42_Fan said:
    Nov 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    #20 Dale Jr. is one of the classiest drivers out there.

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    THEBIGKESELOWSKI said:
    Nov 19, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Excellent.... Jeff Gluck is a true believer! Brad can do no wrong!

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    aud-fink said:
    Nov 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Aggressive driving style???? WTF!!! Is that what you call driving like an idiot these days? Denny TOTALLY outdrove Brad! I'm proud.

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    LUV88AND99 said:
    Nov 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    HATEDA88--Gwen_s has every right to respond to you when you put her name in a post. And by the way, why "Hate" in your name? You really don't need to say anything because your name says it all as mine does.

    As far as this article is concerned, I am glad to see some aggression to a point but there is a fine line and someone can get hurt. Carl's wreck at Tall. last year made me age 10 years until I saw he was ok--unfortunantly a fan got hurt.

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    lindiloo said:
    Nov 24, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    HOORAY for this article....maybe somebody up above is going to read this, then maybe we will get some excitement back in the sport...I am sure getting bored with the political politeness that none of the true fans asked for. We watch football, hockey, soccer and basketball for the same thing.....so go Brad go..just do not get hurt in the process...

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    mar38gr said:
    Nov 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Jeff as usual great take on Brad. He is an exciting driver who is very good for NASCAR and the fans. I don't think he is overly aggressive, just enough to keep the fans alert. I have a comment for #12 JBBIGROD you mentioned Mark Martin being a real racer never aggresive, no he isn't, but he;s never won a championship either, maybe if he was a little more aggressive in his driving and really had the desire to win a championship it would happen. Now if Brad continues driving with the hunger to win like he is now I can see him becomming another Jimmy Johnson.

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