TALLADEGA, Ala. — Even though recent rules changes have minimized tandem drafting, it’s still important to have allies on the track in a restrictor-plate race.
Chase leader Keselowski knows he’ll have one friend on Sunday — and perhaps only one.
Keselowski and Penske Racing teammate Sam Hornish Jr. are the only two Dodge drivers in the field. If Keselowski needs a push or room to change lanes during the race, Hornish will provide it.
“I’ll be glad to have Sam’s help, that’s for sure, and I know that he’s been a good teammate,” Keselowski said. “I’m looking forward to working with him. I think we’ve worked pretty well together this year, whether it’s Nationwide or Cup.
“But as far as the other drivers, I go into the race not expecting to have any help from anyone and playing it from there.”
Greg is the author of "The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR: The Definitive Viewers' Guide to Big-Time Stock Car Auto Racing" and has been published in major publications across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, published in 2010, and the Christmas edition in 2016. He wrote as the NASCAR, Formula 1, Auto Reviews and National Veterans Affairs Examiner for Examiner.com and has appeared on Fox News. He holds a BS degree in communications, a Masters degree in psychology and is currently a PhD candidate majoring in psychology. He is currently the weekend Motorsports Editor for Autoweek.
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