Opinion: Contact No Concern

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The term “quintessential NASCAR” got thrown around a lot last year in the aftermath of Chairman and CEO Brian France’s description of the Joey Logano-Matt Kenseth tangle at Kansas Speedway.

Although it was misconstrued by some, France’s assertion that drivers sometimes making contact with one another in the pursuit of success happens. The fact is that it used to happen a whole lot more than it does today.

How many times have you heard the tired words “rubbin’ is racin'” from fans who have no problem if a little sheet metal is exchanged between a couple drivers? While I could go the rest of my born days without hearing it put in that manner, I too agree with the sentiment.

Which leads us to Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 finish at Richmond International Raceway. Carl Edwards executed the classic “bump-and-run” on race leader Kyle Busch at the precise moment that allowed him to drive by and steal a win.

It was a picture-perfect ending to an exciting race on a gorgeous Virginia afternoon … Unless you were Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs, or even some fans outraged by such “hooligan” behavior.

Let’s start with Busch, who did take a little time …

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