Fights, brawls, and drivers getting into each other’s faces is something NASCAR fans have witnessed over the years. Although most of the major sporting leagues and series keep a tight grip on such events, NASCAR allows the drivers to express their emotions. There have been several brawls and fights that are still fresh in the memories of the community. But Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon’s crew getting into each other at Texas Motorsport Speedway in 2014 stand apart.

Things wouldn’t have escalated had it not been for Kevin Harvick’s initial shove that sparked a massive brawl. As it turns out, Harvick had a feud with Brad Keselowski after being rubbed the wrong way during a race. It riled the Stewart Haas Racing star up so much that he even chased Keselowski for a fistfight.

Brad Keselowski wasn’t making a lot of friends during his prime years

The RFK Racing driver and co-owner is far from the toned-down and quiet personality that you see today. Back in the day, he didn’t leave any stone unturned to get the results on track; even if it meant racing his way to victory at the cost of his rival drivers. However, it seems he got paid in full after ending on the receiving end of the brawl in Texas. In reality, he just might’ve dodged a bullet after Kevin Harvick wasn’t able to get a hold of him at Loudon.

The veteran driver, while speaking with Jeff Gluck on his special segment 12-Question, unwrapped the story. One that was missed out by the TV cameras and broadcasters. “I had a run-in with Kevin Harvick in 2014 at the end of the Loudon race, which was almost a precursor to the Texas incident. I was racing Kevin side-by-side for the lead, and Joey got into me, and when he got into me, I got into Harvick. Nobody wrecked or anything like that, but enough to where we were all just sideways and out of control.”

As it turns out, Keselowski won the race, and Harvick ended up finishing 30th. Trying to clear the air and any confusion regarding the on-track incident, Keselowski tried to talk to Harvick after the race. But he wasn’t in the mood for a chat; rather, he was ragged up and looking to get even with his rival. Initially, the situation diffused, but the SHR star tracked Keselowski back to his motorhome to set the record straight.

“So I walk in, I get changed, take a shower, get in the rental car, and as I’m on the way back to the airport, the friend of mine who was with me says, ‘Yeah, Kevin came back, and he wanted to fight in the bus lot. I just told him, ‘Get out of here.’ We had a little tussle, and he left.” I was like, “Wow. How did I miss that? You’re telling me this now?!” It was an interesting season,” the former Penske star added.

Interestingly, it was Harvick who had the last laugh that season as he won the Cup Series championship. He turned up during the penultimate races at Phoenix and Miami Homestead and etched himself in the NASCAR history books. During the interview, Brad Keselowski also shared his take on NASCAR’s ambitious project, which isn’t welcomed by the fans.

NASCAR can take on the hybrid approach

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The sound of a V-8 engine and its thunderous sound is the first thing that pops into our mind if we hear the name NASCAR. Although this sensation isn’t going to change anytime soon, the governing bodies have explored the option of going green. They did display their special EV project during the Chicago Street Race, and the prototype had a maximum output of 1300 horsepower.

However, these huge leaps would mean that the gas-guzzling race cars that we witness today would be out of the picture. And that mere thought has seen the NASCAR community rally against any such initiative. On the other hand, Brad Keselowski believes that adopting hybrid technology would be a favorable and compromise solution that the entire community can embrace.

“A hybrid in NASCAR would be a good thing for the sport, and there are a lot of fans who don’t think that. They don’t like the idea of hybrids and certainly hate the idea of electric vehicles. Hybrid is too close to that electric vehicle line, and they’re like, “Nah, it’s bad.” Keselowski stated. He was asked his reasoning behind this opinion and why it would be a pleasant prospect.

To which he replied, “Well, I’d like to see it used as a Push-to-Pass (like in IndyCar). It would be good for OEMs (manufacturers). Complicated for expenses related to it, but I think it’d be fun.” It’s fair to say that Keselowski had undoubtedly grown from his initial role as a race car driver. Who knows, after his ownership role, maybe he can transition into NASCAR’s executive branch after his retirement.