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October 13, 2014

Timeline: Chronicling Kenseth/Kes incidents


Tensions boil over in latest Kenseth-Kes incident

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Oct. 17: Kesenth has no regrets

With some time to reflect, Matt Kenseth offers his assessment of what happened at Charlotte and led to his garage scuffle with Brad Keselowski. | Read more

Oct. 17: Keselowski responds

Brad Keselowski heard what Matt Kenseth said on Friday and offered his own thoughts on the matter. | Read more

Oct. 15: Bowyer weighs in

Clint Bowyer weighs in on the scuffle between Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski and offers an interesting take. | Read more

Oct. 15: Analyzing the punishment

NASCAR.com reporter Kenny Bruce takes an in-depth look at the penalties handed down to a pair of drivers. | Read more

Oct. 14: Penalties issued

Brad Keselowski and Tony Stewart are both reprimanded for their actions at Charlotte. | Read more

Oct. 14: NASCAR statement

Read the complete penalty announcement and the official statement from NASCAR. | Read more

Oct. 14: Logano weighs in on teammate’s dust-up

Joey Logano says of the post-race fracas involving his Team Penske teammate Brad Keselowski: “I didn’t know what to think.” | Read more | Edwards shares his thoughts

Oct. 14: NASCAR expected to rule

Have suspensions been the norm in cases like these? Kenny Bruce investigates. | Read more

Oct. 14: New Chase has created serious drama

Playoff intensity has reached new heights as exemplified in Charlotte. | Read more

Oct. 13: Go inside the garage for a look at the scuffle

See the post-race fireworks from the time the cars got to the garage with an All-Access look. | See the incident from a different view

Oct. 13: Kenseth vs. Kes makes NASCAR’s top-five scuffles

But is it the best? Check out our rankings of NASCAR’s all-time best scuffles. | See the list

Oct. 13: Photos of the fight aftermath

See how drivers and their cars looked at the end of the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | See the photos

Oct. 13: Breaking down Kenseth vs. Keselowski

Two of NASCAR’s top drivers in a number-by-number comparison. | Read more

Oct. 12: Kes tweets, NASCAR investigates, drivers react

Former Sprint Cup Series champion addresses incident; NASCAR continues investigation. | See what Brad said

Oct. 11: Pemberton responds to post-race incident

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition and Racing Development, Robin Pemberton, comments on NASCAR’s talk with Brad Keselowski after the race in Charlotte. | Watch the statement

Oct. 11: Social reaction: Tempers flare, Twitter explodes

The twittersphere was buzzing after Saturday night’s events. See tweets from Brad Keselowski and other drivers. | Read full story

Oct. 11: Hamlin to Kes: ‘Acting like a dumb (expletive)’

Denny Hamlin explains his frustration with Brad Keselowski, and Paul Wolfe reacts to the post-race altercation. | Watch the reactions

Oct. 11: Keselowski fired up after Hamlin/Kenseth scuffles

Brad Keselowski explains what happened Saturday on and off the track with Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth after the race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Watch his response

Oct. 11: Sparks fly between Kenseth, Keselowski

Matt Kenseth runs down Brad Keselowski and an argument ensues at the haulers after incidents between the two in the Bank of America 500. | Watch the fight

Oct. 11: Keselowski, Hamlin tangle post-race

Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth‘s JGR teammate Denny Hamlin make contact during cool-down laps after the checkered flag falls on the Bank of America 500. | Watch the flare-up

Sep. 21: Keselowski goes around

A few weeks before the fight, Brad Keselowski spins out and crashes while trying to pass Matt Kenseth. | Watch the crash

May 4: Wiped out Kenseth critical of Keselowski

Matt Kenseth and Jeff Gordon sound off on Brad Keselowski after the 2012 champ was involved in the ‘Big One’ at ‘Dega. | Read the full story

May 4: Keselowski sparks big crash at ‘Dega

Brad Keselowski gets loose, makes contact with Trevor Bayne, and takes out Matt Kenseth and others in the Aaron’s 499. | Watch the ‘Big One’

April 29: Kenseth, Keselowski exchange Twitter jabs

The pair of former Sprint Cup Series champs were still not over their Richmond incident and took it to social media. | Read the quips

April 27: Keselowski: ‘It was a mind-boggling move’

Brad Keselowski explains his displeasure with Matt Kenseth after a questionable move at Richmond. | Hear Brad’s comments

April 26: Keselowski, Kenseth clash in frantic finish

Matt Kenseth on Richmond drama: ‘I was the leader, and I was trying to protect my spot’ | Read full story

Nov. 2, 2013: Keselowski predicts Kenseth wins Cup title

Brad Keselowski predicts Matt Kenseth will win the NSCS title. Hey, they haven’t always been at odds with each other. | Watch the video

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