PRESEASON PREDICTIONS: Which drivers will start a feud and spark a rivalry under NASCAR’s more lenient rules?
Carl Edwards bumped Kyle Busch to win the Sharpie 500 at Bristol in August 2008.
// Tim Parks, NASCAR Illustrated
With NASCAR encouraging drivers to mix it up more, which two Sprint Cup drivers are most likely to start a feud and spark a rivalry?
Kenny Bruce says:
BRAD KESELOWSKI VS. ANYONE
Keselowski is the latest in a long line of talented young kids who have the skill, if not necessarily the patience, to get to the front. He’ll rub some folks the wrong way, but he’ll prove he belongs in Cup, too.
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Kris Johnson says:
JUAN PABLO MONTOYA VS. TONY STEWART
Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski already have one in progress, so let's go with Juan Pablo Montoya and Tony Stewart. Even though they laughed off their run-in at Homestead, with NASCAR's new "anything goes" policy in effect for 2010,these two guys are prime candidates in this category.
Jeff Owens says:
KYLE BUSCH VS. CARL EDWARDS
Mr. Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy Busch. This one is a natural. Both are hard-chargers who will likely spend a lot of time running at the front, and NASCAR’s “boys, have at it” approach fits them perfectly.
Edwards spun Busch at Bristol two years ago, and Busch didn’t like it. Busch called Edwards “Mr. Ed,” and Edwards didn’t like that, either. They have a license and an opportunity to renew their rivalry.
Bob Pockrass says:
BRAD KESELOWSKI VS. RYAN NEWMAN
Keselowski wants to prove he's the right driver for Penske Racing’s No. 12 (which Newman used to drive). Keselowski normally doesn't give other drivers a lot of room, especially late in a race, and Newman won't like that.
Newman doesn't like to give other drivers much room, either, and he won't cut Keselowski much slack. Keselowski won't like that and then he'll crowd Newman even more.
Then Newman will …, well, you get the picture. Have at it, boys.
