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Does NASCAR need more fights?

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There are few things the Craftsman Truck Series can do to upstage the Sprint Cup Series and steal the spotlight from NASCAR's top series. But a good fight will do it. The truck series had an all-out brawl Saturday when the crews and drivers from Germain Racing and Red Horse Racing squared off on pit road at New Hampshire. There were punches thrown, names called, fingers pointed and even a little spit spat. It escalated into a major scrum that NASCAR officials struggled to break up. If you saw the race or have seen the video, it was great drama, far more exciting than the action on the track. When these things happen, it's hard for anybody to condone it. NASCAR certainly can't, and the media and fans that admit to enjoying it are typically criticized by the moral majority. Still, the fact that everyone is talking about it and that thousands of people have watched the video (more than 26,000 people have watched two separate videos of the incident on YouTube) tells you that such skirmishes attract attention and generate excitement. Like it or not, NASCAR could use a few more fights.

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September 19, 2008  08:34 AM ET

I dont have a problem with in your face yelling, but when punches fly, I dont think is a appropiate for any sport.

September 19, 2008  08:47 AM ET

Take a cue from hockey, the fights are fun to watch, but I wouldn't want to see one every race.

September 19, 2008  08:54 AM ET

I don't care if the punches fly because there will always be enough people around to make sure it doesn't turn into a bloody beat down.

September 19, 2008  08:58 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

I don't care if the punches fly because there will always be enough people around to make sure it doesn't turn into a bloody beat down.

I'm with you Asbel, Let-em fly!
Jackman, would rather just Peeeeeee on them! LOL

September 19, 2008  09:07 AM ET

I agree this sport needs more emotions... Dull racing + heated argument + possible brawl = excitement. Just try to get there before punches fly UNLESS K.Busch is on the recieving end.

September 19, 2008  09:26 AM ET

I agree, NASCAR has become way too civilized. Let the driver's show some emotion!! A few good punches directed in Kyle's way would make my day!!!

September 19, 2008  09:31 AM ET

I heard Kyle was working out at the fitness center with FLOAT. Not sure what they were working on but it must be good. They claim Kyle is looking like Tony Stewart. LOL

September 19, 2008  10:06 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

I heard Kyle was working out at the fitness center with FLOAT. Not sure what they were working on but it must be good. They claim Kyle is looking like Tony Stewart. LOL

JK,,,,,,Are you ready to RUMBLE?????

September 19, 2008  10:26 AM ET

LOL I think the Sprint Cup girl could beat Kyle up!!!

September 19, 2008  10:46 AM ET

A kid at the grocery store asked me why don't they make white M&M's?
I Explained that they'd enslave the dark brown M&M's
steal all the red M&M's land
hunt the blue M&M's to extinction
accuse the yellow M&M's of obstructing trade
start a panic that the little green M&M's were invading the Earth
and complain that the damn light brown M&M's were taking all their jobs.

September 19, 2008  11:09 AM ET

My coffee is not done yet, but heck ya, a little emotion would be very welcome. Maybe a couple of nobody's like Mayfield and Nemechek could be put in one of those dumb rings with a fence around it go beat each other up.
On second thought I think I'll have that cup of coffee.

September 19, 2008  11:29 AM ET

Don't shave; and they would find a way to blame Kyle for the whole thing LOL

September 19, 2008  11:33 AM ET

JK Kyle was probably at that grocery store hiding!! LOL Sorry I REALLY don't like that arrogant punk!! He gets my blood pressure up everytime I hear something about him..LOL

September 19, 2008  12:13 PM ET

NASCAR doesn't need more fights. But they don't need fewer fights either. An occassional fight keeps things interesting.

September 19, 2008  12:18 PM ET

YES IT DOES. and at the end of the year they should give out an award for the best fighter/biggest bad ****.

September 19, 2008  12:41 PM ET
QUOTE(#9):

LOL I think the Sprint Cup girl could beat Kyle up!!!

I'd pay GOOD money to see that!!!!!!!

September 19, 2008  12:43 PM ET

This Week in Nascar had Todd Bodine in. He said he started to get out of the truck and then decided he didn't want to get punched so he strapped his helmet back on and strapped himself back into the seat!! The big wuss....<lol>. Get out and get dirty a little! Heck..you got stuffed into the fence!!!!!

September 19, 2008  12:46 PM ET
QUOTE(#9):

LOL I think the Sprint Cup girl could beat Kyle up!!!

She would smile and nod yes while his nose was moved behind his left ear.

September 19, 2008  01:56 PM ET

Didn't those girls kiss the winner in the old days?
What happened to that?

 
September 19, 2008  01:57 PM ET

I seem to remember the winner with a big ole trophy flanked by two hot babes.

The old days look better all the time.

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