Here is what wasn’t caught on video…
First, let’s address the “sucker punch.” Before the cameras started rolling I approached Nick and said “hey” when he turned around I said “what the —?!” to which he looked right at me and threatened me.
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I apologize to my team, my sponsors and partners, my family, and the NASCAR community for the negativity and for taking attention away from a good day of racing at Talladega.
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Am I proud that it got physical, no, but last time I checked everyone on that track is a grown adult. If a man looks at me and threatens me, I am going to react. Especially when tempers are already flared from being wrecked on the track.
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That is when it all went to hell. I had his attention, words were exchanged, all before anything physical took place, so I did not “sucker punch” the guy. There may not be video, but there were plenty of eye witnesses.
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What people don’t take into account is that he all but “sucker punched” me at 200 mph. The way he pushed my truck gave me no ability to get out of the situation and he was told multiple times during that race the way he was pushing people was going to cause a wreck and going
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…to get people hurt. There is a consistent pattern of certain drivers having a lack of respect on the track, and it was time for someone to say something.
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Well at least today I will have a few more seconds to get buckled in.
Thankful for this opportunity to help a friend and menards_racing, and ready to give
@talladegasupers
all I’ve got 👊🏼 @ Talladega Superspeedway
I can’t believe my baby girl is 6 years old already. I enjoy every minute of being her daddy and I love the little girl she is growing up to be. Everyone wish Elladee a Happy Birthday! (she can read now and will love…
What home improvement projects have you been working on during
#quarantine
? The
#ManCave
is coming along nicely. Check out the before & after. We spent so much time stocking up on materials at
@Menards
it has been cool to have the time to put it all together
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My favorite thing about Talladega is looking at it in my rear view mirror. This place has always been a thorn in my side, but I am glad to be moving on in the chase. Ready for Martinsville.
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Even after a rough season, I am still thankful every day that I get to wake up and do what I love. I am thankful for ThorSport Racing and all the crew guys that work long hours at the…
Had a great night at the track last night. We had work to do after some early damage and my guys got it done. Fought hard and came away with p3 and a lot of good momentum for Martinsville.
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I think I had the most smiles on my face this last weekend in Glamis listening to this little girl say “go faster!”, “don’t stop!”, and hearing that laugh. Proud dad, and the best trip…
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Families who dirt race together stay together. 🏁 Had a great time racing at
@oakshaderaceway
and ended the night with a p2 finish. Thank you to sealmasterpros
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