Heading into the start of the 2018 season, the storylines are plentiful, and drivers had a lot to say. Some shared their racing ambitions for the upcoming season at NASCAR’s Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway at the Charlotte Convention Center; popularity, consistency, a breakthrough win, among other things.
As you already know, some NASCAR drivers don’t often mince words in expressing how they feel about certain individuals or situations—no matter how controversial the topic or the ensuing backlash—and as usual, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Brad Keselowski had things to get off their chest. Kyle Busch did not disappoint and is now recovering from the firestorm he ignited after complaining about the amount of emphasis that NASCAR is placing on the marketing of young drivers.
Below are links to a few stories from NASCAR Media Day 2018 that are being talked about around NASCAR Nation. Have something to say? Make sure to leave a comment. Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest NASCAR news delivered to you once a week. Follow @TurnsNoBrakes for news, interviews, photos, videos, and exclusive behind the scenes NASCAR coverage.
Kyle Busch stews over a NASCAR argument that has never gone away – ESPN
‘Fortunate’ Ryan Blaney fires back at Kyle Busch – NASCAR
Kevin Harvick wants title race location to rotate each year – Beyond the Flag
Darrell Wallace Jr. critical of Kyle Busch’s comments on marketing of young drivers – NBC Sports
Kurt Busch: Some drivers getting a “free pass to become a superstar” – Motorsport
‘Dumb,’ ‘Stupid’ and ‘Childish’ — NASCAR stars hit back at Kyle Busch over marketing criticism – Autoweek
Brad Keselowski says NASCAR leader should be at track every weekend – NBC Sports
Joey Logano anxious to put “horror film” of 2017 season behind him – Motorsport
Breakup doesn’t change how Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will race Danica Patrick at Daytona 500 – SB Nation
Best quotes from 2018 NASCAR Media Tour – NASCAR
Martin Truex Jr. feeling ‘zero pressure’ ahead of title defense – NASCAR
Alex Bowman dismisses pressure, plans to keep Junior Nation happy – USA Today
Jimmie Johnson is now the ‘grandpa’ at Hendrick Motorsports – SB Nation
Daniel Suarez expects lessons learned from rushed rookie season to yield success – USA Today
Jimmie Johnson says he can improve after lackluster ’17 – ESPN
Bowyer looking for breakout year in 2018 – USA Today
Almirola ‘Doesn’t Want To Be The Weak Link’ at Stewart-Haas Racing – Kickin’ the Tires
Never fear NASCAR, Underdog, aka Kasey Kahne, is here – Autoweek
NASCAR top storylines for 2018 season – NASCAR
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