From bill, 3/12/2010

Anyone sticking up for BK is a fool. He got what should have been done a long ago. Remember this is the second time in 5 races so he must be doing something wrong. Was he trying to rough up Reutimann at Fontana when he is a rookie and has no reason to touch another drivers car? Earn respect first which no one has for him. Hope someone gets him at Bristol.

From steven, 3/12/2010

I believe that the fans have already spoken. They do not want Nascar to tolerate dirty driving. Period.

From Joe Dunn, 3/11/2010

Mag, yes I am a race reporter, but this piece is an editorial comment, in other words, My Opinion. You may disagree with me and that of course is why we have a comment section. I thank you for expressing your opinion. As I stated, my opinion is based on the actions of Keselowski over the past season in two series. Having been involved in Auto Racing for over 46 years, I know that some folks will agree and some folks won't. again, thanks for reading and for your comments.

From maggie burns, 3/11/2010

Carl did what all of them should do. If Brad doesn't want to play the game, he should act like a man and learn a lesson from some of the best. Most of the driver's respect each other . If he wants to race with them---then, well it's up to him if he acts his age.

From roger, 3/11/2010

You are the only person that has a column or a spot in the media that has any sense and got it right. hooray

From yankeegranny, 3/11/2010

What a bunch of BS. I can't wait to read your apologies when Carl the thug mains or kills someone with his insane actions. My way of voicing my displeasure is to not buy anything he is sponsored by and by letting them know it. Money talks and BS walks, I will be at Richmond for the fall race and hope that the thug needs a good race to make the chase and that BK puts him into the wall hard enough to put him out of the race. Nascar is nothing more than the WWF on wheels.

From Sherri, 3/11/2010

I totally agree with your take on it. I think many people are freaking out because Brad went airborn, but the fact is, if there was no wing on the car - Brad would have probably just spun into the infield and Carl's point would be made. So for NASCAR to overreact based on the outcome (when the wing goes away soon and it's a moot point) would be wrong. I think they handled it fairly and you're right, now guys have to worry about looking over their shoulder if they aren't performing with respect and it will ultimately make things better!

From Dave McQ, 3/11/2010

That was a cause for death!!! He took him out at the right spot and KNEW IT!!! He is not where he is because he dont know his way around a track or field. He went to take HIM OUT!!!!!! Suspend him, fire him, he is NO GOOD for the sport. I'll start flipping off of the winners cars for everyone.

From Paul Denton, 3/11/2010

Thank you you're 100% right and so is Nascar. Thanks for telling it the way it is and yes other writers and on and off fans will bark 1- to make money for there words 2- they dont like Nascar in the first place. Us ole timers [me 50 yrs] like it.

From Joel, 3/11/2010

The bottom line is that BK needed to be taught a lesson! Hopefully he will now get his act together.

From Sue Rarick, 3/11/2010

I totally agree with you. While Carl is no saint and actually I don't even like him, but Brad has made a career out of pushing people aside. And worse, openly brags and is proud of driving roughly. Brad just found out that like opening a door... not only can you go out but others can come in. Life's a two way street.

From Lynnsy, 3/11/2010

FINALLY someone points out the obvious. Your last paragraph pretty much says it all. Had the problem of BK's over aggressive driving been taken care of this incident would have never happened. If the bully on the playground won't leave your kid alone and the playground supervisor stands back and watches and lets it continue until your kid finally hauls off and pops the bully, who is to blame there? Sometimes what goes around comes around. Great article Joe!!!!

From Mrs. Goodman, 3/11/2010

I agree. NASCAR made the right call. Brad the Brat is lucky he hasn't had his clock cleaned in the motorcoach lot yet, and that may be coming.....

From Jug, 3/10/2010

Racing is dangerous, if you know this you know that you tune to see the wrecks and that someone could get dead . Drivers and fans are well aware.

From the Mag, 3/10/2010

The worse call ever, and totally bias reporting on your part. I am so tired of so call race reporters talking about something they no little or nothing about. Brad was not the aggressior here, it was Carl once again. How anyone can watch that replay and blame Brad is totally beyound me. Every week Carl blames someone for his shortcomings, and you Cousin Carl lovers lap it up. I hope Brad takes over now, and drop kicks Carl into next Sunday. You want revenge, lets hope Brad gives it to him. And while you are at it, why don't you try and understand what racing is, what drivers can do, and can't do, where the apron is, what cars are stacked up behind another car, who turns left to try and avoid an accident, and who turns left to try and force themselves into a spot they don't deserve, and get your head out of your arse and stop blaming Brad for every damn incident that he is involved with. Brad is not overly aggressive, he just tries to lay claim to what he already has, and that seems to bother others, especially uninformed reporters like your self. Have a wonderfull day

From Curtis Cline, 3/10/2010

Right on. Go Carl #99. Unreal the way that car went airborne. I don't think Carl would have done anything had he known that would happen. Actually, Carl didn't do very much for all that result.

From JP, 3/10/2010

I agree with your thoughts on this subject. As a Carl Edwards fan, I'm personally disappointed in the choice he made to send Brad a message. I Do NOT believe Carl intended to physically hurt anyone. I do believe that some of Carl's fans are upset with him and feel this is out of character for him. Then there are those who aren't fans who want to scream,yell and try to tell those of us who are fans that our guy is fake,phony,Satan even and we have been deceived! We will just have to agree to disagree! I still have faith in him. I'm not under his spell or buying snake oil from him. Nor do I hate BK. Nor will I cancel my AFLAC policy?! (You were joking right?) I hope everyone stops the "what if's" and the "woulda,coulda,shoulda's" This article puts things in perspective. I hope people will move on, stop calling for his head on a stick and enjoy a NASCAR race again! I never knew that NASCAR drivers were only allowed 1 mistake, poor judgement/choice (and no one was hurt I remind you) and then they must be banned from the NASCAR kingdom forever?!

From Joshua Brown, 3/10/2010

1st tell me how to spin a car WITH the intention of flipping it @ Atlanta. Once someone does that I will support a possible penalty against Carl. But then this happened... 2nd "have at it boys" NASCAR stated today that they are sticking to their story about "have at it". What? Seriously? Saying that on the same day as gifting a 3 race probation to Edwards takes balls. 3rd There should be an in-race mini-game awarding points to any driver who does damage to Brad Kausealotofwreski's car.

From beast, 3/10/2010

If I was Kesolowski I'd go over to Edwards' house and beat the crap out of him !

From Nick, 3/10/2010

I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!! GREAT JOB NASCAR

From MT, 3/10/2010

I totally agree with the point made in this article. The punks of NASCAR (yes, I'm calling BK a punk) in the past have been hiding under the sheild of 'Big Brother' and have been driving like there are no moral consequences with regard to other drivers. Now that NASCAR has gone lenient on the retalliation aspect, I do feel that this is a whole new ballgame. It doesn't just apply to the punks, it applys to the veteren drivers too. If JPM wants to boot Harvick because he's hot headed, I think Harvick should have the chance to do something. (Personally, I don't like either one, but they have already proved my point in the past at a road course.)

From Ronald Bakert, 3/10/2010

I agree with the comments made by Mr. Dunn's article... i do not agree with what Carl Edwards did.... but you can not expect to drive like Brad does and not get paid back....WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND....BUT NOT ON THE RACE TRACK... PUT THEM BACK ON THE DIRT TRACKS AWHILE UNTIL THEY COOL OFF...

From Bob R, 3/10/2010

Now lets turn the table BK would be gone their both no angels but its the good ole boy thing Brad is not a seasoned driver where Carl is so its like out of my way Carl has dumped his share but its okay then you have those idiot redneck announcers DW Larry Mac and Hammond always showing partiality Now we'll have to wait on Rustys opinion which should be pretty good considering his son is an accident waiting to happen but thats okay hes a "Wallace"

From J. Bailey, 3/10/2010

I agree with your comments in this article 110%.

From GW, 3/10/2010

I stopped caring anything about the NFL when it seemed they let "stars" get away with about anything. I guess NASCAR is next on my list. Their discipline is a joke. I think Roger Penske should be very angry with this ruling on Edward's actions.

From Kritman, 3/10/2010

Some of these previous comments made before are idiotic. Your going to cancel your health insurance if they keep sponsoring Carl, or Carls a wife beater, get a life. You have a frustrated driver that tried to get payback. We all know he did not intend for Brads car to go airborne. If Brads car had just spun out there would be no controversy. But on the other hand I do believe he should have been given a harsher penalty. He may not have intended for it to happen, but it did, and I think parking him for one more race would curb anymore of this nonsense. I do think Jack Roush needs to sit down with his driver and lay some in house justice.

From joe, 3/10/2010

Nascar did it right. Carl screwed up with the way he did it, at 180 plus is not the place and i think the drivers if they didnt already know, know now. i have been a fan since the mid 80s they need to let them go at it but with an understanding that some things can just not be tolerated i dont want to see any more drivers die

From DJ, 3/10/2010

Poor decision on NASCAR's part. But did anybody really think that they would suspend one of their "star" drivers? Really? Now, if this had been someone like Carl Long, or Joe Nemechek, well, they would be holding an auction right now to sell all their racing inventory, just so they could continue to live. How does it feel Carl to get away with "road rage"!? Here's to another "winless" year for the Classless Carl! Hmm, I just made up a new nickname for ya, too! "Classless Carl", I like it!

From J Strain, 3/10/2010

I guess I missed this aggressive overdriving that BK is accused of doing or are you talking about when CE came across BK's nose while his spotter was saying "inside" "inside" or did you miss that part? CE needs to get back on his medication for his anger issues. What CE did was unforgivable. I have Aflac at work...guess what _not anymore not as long as they sponsor this moron. Geez I hope his wife doesn't make him mad, but then how would she know.

From lyle, 3/10/2010

Way to go guys! I'm sure killing fans will help business!