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    Kahne's third-place was his sixth Top-Five finish of the year, and he is now ninth in the points, 331 out of first. "As a victim of mechanical issues in a previous race ... I can definitely relate to what Mark Martin and Juan Montoya are going through. That same accident on the street would have simply resulted in an exchange of insurance numbers. On a NASCAR track, it resulted in the downfall of Jimmie Johnson's two closest pursuers." "I feel especially bad for Martin. Full Article at Bleacher Report
    As a victim of mechanical issues in a previous race ... I can definitely relate to what Mark Martin and Juan Montoya are going through. That same accident on the street would have simply resulted in an exchange of insurance numbers. On a NASCAR track, it resulted in the downfall of Jimmie Johnson's two closest pursuers.
    Kasey Kahne – Kasey Kahne SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
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  1. It's all over except for the driving
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  2. I'm not sure what Gordon was trying to accomplish on that restart ... Was he trying to put the rest of us to sleep? Well, it worked. He made my bed. Now I have to sleep in it.
    – Juan Montoya SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  3. If he wants a scapegoat, he need look no further than Jeff Gordon. He's the slow poke that's responsible for my 'slow poke.'
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  4. I hope Montoya knows that it wasn't my fault
    Mark Martin – Mark Martin SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  5. As the winner of May's All-Star race ... we really came to Charlotte with a lot of confidence. But, like others, we left with less confidence, while others left with confi-dents . But I still feel like I have a chance. If you don't believe my conviction when I say that, I'll gladly strap myself to a lie...
    Tony Stewart – Tony Stewart SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  6. and crying. With my fourth Cup title nearly inevitable, I've become the true 'measuring stick' of greatness in this sport. But just to keep it simple, I'd like to be known as the 'ruler.'
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  7. Juan's a first-timer in the Chase. He'll learn that not everything works in your favor, unless you're Jimmie Johnson. In 10 races, you've got to expect some bad luck. After all, it's a night race in October — there will be some things that go 'bump' in the night.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  8. Hey, why is everyone getting so bent out of shape about my ability to bring the field to green?
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago

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