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Edwards is more 'Intimidator' than Busch

Aug 25
Don’t let the Howdy Doody smile fool you. Carl Edwards has a mean streak as wide as that toothy grin. What he did to Kyle Busch at Bristol was pure genius, cold and calculated and masterfully executed.
   
When Dale Earnhardt Sr. rattled Terry Labonte’s cage in 1999 at Bristol, the Intimidator crossed the line where fair play was concerned, and the fans made him pay with unprecedented boos for the NASCAR legend.
   
There’s been much talk this year about whether Kyle Busch is the next Earnhardt. But Edwards showed with his artful bump-and-run at Bristol that he can intimidate with the best of them. Edwards’ move was much more subtle than Earnhardt’s on Labonte but just as effective. When Busch tried to return the favor, Edwards held steady and ultimately won.
   
Edwards even got the better of Busch on the cool-down lap. After Busch veered into the side of his No. 99 Ford, Edwards waited and then delivered another well-placed nudge that spun the No. 18 Toyota. That, of course, was blatant. But it showed one thing for sure: Edwards isn’t going to back down from Busch, or anyone else, for that matter.

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18 responses to "Edwards is more 'Intimidator' than Busch"
  1. 1
    4da88 said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    It was about time kb was taught a lesson. I love the "what would kb do moment". More drivers need to have that mentality when racing the twig. KB's attitude after the race was no big surprise. How could anyone dare race him the way he races? Followed by the threat you better watch out once we get in the chase. We now have a rivalry!

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    anonymous said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    KB better watch out during the chase. He has made a lot of enemies this year, those in the chase, those out of the chase. He better keep an eye on that rear view mirror because somewhere, sometime, there is going to be someone to take him out that has nothing to lose. Carl's moves were excellent at Bristol and hats off to him. Behind every person on this earth, there is a little devil in him/her and there is nothing wrong with that. Bravo to Carl for pushing back.

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    Sean Dobson said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    What happened at Bristol was the reaping of a field that has been sewed all year long. I believe Carl has a mean streak, as we all do. However, he contains the meaness until it is time and right to unleash it. Kyle has run over just about every driver in the series this year at one time or another. Richmond comes to mind as an example. I can see a lot more of what happened to Kyle at Bristol happening in the very near chase future. Of course JGR and "Whiney"( or was it rowdy) will complain to all who will listen that this is unjustified and should be regulated by NASCAR. Just Desserts don't always taste well after eating crow.

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    otis gleason said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Busch should have wrecked him then all you people would have had something to complain about.Complain about his imaturity all you want, we all have kids. complain about his driving abulitys,You are not qualified to judge. Kris Johnson I would not go to the gibbs truck at homestead,You made your Own bed here,Why don't you start a blog on the real reason everyone piles on gibbs,Toyota? No Guts to talk about the real issues here.

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    anonymous said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    And Otis, what would the real issues be???? What are the real reasons everyone piles on Gibbs Toyota's. Most of us have kids but I'm speaking of my own, when they were 23, they were very mature for their age. No temper tantrums, no road rage, because I RAISED THEM TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTABLE ADULTS. Almost everyone says KB has great driving abilities, it's just his public relations that need work and that comes with maturity. Jeff Gordon was 23 when he started and you didn't see him behave on the immature level that KB is on.

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    John Lockhart said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Right on Anonymous! Otis what does my kids have to do with Kyle's immaturity?He's in a grown man's sport,he better grow up,or the lessons will begin.I thought Carl showed a lot of class with the media.Way to go Carl!

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    Snooky Lynch said:
    Aug 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    It's only a taste of what's to come. I think some of the teams are sandbagging alittle, and it's gunna hit the fan after Richmond and KYLE better get alot of toilet papper ready cause he's it.....

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    beth emerson said:
    Aug 26, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    To me they are both spoiled brats. neither one of them would make a good champion. as far as them being anything like Dale Sr what an insult to his memory. He was a great man and the fans loved him they can never be like him.

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    M Little said:
    Aug 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    The only reason any Rousch people are winning is because of the constant whining and complaining by Rousch about the Toyotas. I guess he threatened to take his money and go somewhere else so NASCAR bowed down to him. If a Rousch driver is leading the race I turn don't bother watching it because like wrestling the outcome is predictable.

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    Bob Payne said:
    Aug 27, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    I'm not a KB fan, but that kid can drive anything. When his maturity catches up with his driving ability, he'll get more fans. CE's move was clean, intentional and not meant to cause KB to wreck.

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    Marine Corps Veteran said:
    Aug 27, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    This was a poorly written article filled with exageration. Carl Edwards is a true gentleman off the track, and a fierce competitor on the track. He continues to show more class than any other NASCAR driver. Carl's bump of Kyle did not wreck Kyle and was a legitimate racing move. Kyle Busch bumps drivers, but wrecks them. Kyle is a good driver, and as BOB PAYNE said above, when he achieves maturity, he will get more respect.

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    4da88 said:
    Aug 27, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Maturity does not always come with age. He is going to have to earn that respect. Don't see that coming for a few years.

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    Joshua Rainier said:
    Aug 28, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    Like Kyle, Kurt Busch started out behaving in similar ways and he has not gained a large fan base despite cleaning up his act. It is a shame Kyle didn't learn from watching his brother. He just went ahead and shot himself in the foot with the same gun. What were these two like as kids growing up together? A babysitter's nightmare.

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    ed gordon said:
    Aug 28, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    Cousin Carl is a talented racecar driver and a standup guy.It's easy to root for someone like that.Kyle is a spoiled,but talented, brat who,when things are going good is all smiles and blue sky.But as soon as any adversity surfaces you get a chance to see what he's really all about.It's easy to root against someone like that. Just listen to 160k at Bristol during the post race dustup.Squarely in Carls corner that night,and rightly so. It's good vs evil IMO.

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    Rose Sweeney said:
    Aug 28, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    I personally think they both have a mean streak but Carl smiles more for PR. Someone else with a mean streak & won't be pushed around is Montoya. Would be interesting to see him caught up with these two because he won't give an inch.

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    RON RON said:
    Aug 29, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    Do not ever thing that Edwards or Kyle Bush are even close to being Intimidator like. They would not even be 1/4 of the Man in Black. However I do think that more drivers should do what Edwards did to the 18.

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    C M said:
    Aug 30, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    I agree with Ron Ron. GET BUSH!

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    beth emerson said:
    Aug 31, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    They say two wrongs dont make a right but for Kyle it was great what Carl did. However I still think neither one of them are what nascar should have for a champion.

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