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The Daytona race lived up to its promise of being action-packed. Every driver displayed aggressiveness in their efforts to secure a spot in the playoffs. However, it was an indirect advantage that ultimately aided Bubba Wallace in making his move, thanks to Chris Buescher’s third win of the season.

Once again, RFK Racing generated significant buzz and reclaimed the headlines by clinching both the P1 and P2 positions. Notably, the Fords made a triumphant return to the forefront with four out of the top five spots being occupied by them. Amidst the excitement, Brad Keselowski’s surprising maneuver during the red-flag incident also managed to capture the spotlight and raise demand for a penalty.

Brad Keselowski’s unexpected actions amid the red flag

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During the last lap of stage 1, Brad Keselowski held the third position. Suddenly, Ty Gibbs made a leftward move and his left front made contact with Ryan Blaney’s right rear, causing Blaney to lose control of car #12. The result was a forceful collision with the outer wall, triggering a massive crash that involved 16 cars. Despite the chaos, Keselowski skillfully navigated through the wreckage, seizing the opportunity to take the lead and clinch the stage 2 victory ahead of Kyle Busch

The impact Ryan Blaney endured in this incident evoked memories of his earlier hard collision with a concrete wall in Nashville, where he had vocally criticized NASCAR’s safety measures. Nevertheless, the substantial wreck that marked the conclusion of Stage 1 at Daytona led to a red flag period that lasted 9 minutes and 30 seconds. Within this timeframe, Keselowski’s #6 car reported a fire within the vehicle.

Adding to the intrigue, Brad Keselowski was spotted on the backstretch with his orange #6 car probably to stop the fire, a sight that drew considerable attention from fans. Typically, drivers are expected to bring their cars to a halt during red flag situations, making Keselowski’s surprising backstretch maneuver a source of confusion among spectators.

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Brad Keselowski’s backstretch maneuver leaves NASCAR fans divided and bewildered

The video of Keselowski’s backstretch maneuver garnered significant attention, prompting fans to flood the comment section with a mixture of reactions. Some viewers demanded a penalty for Keselowski’s actions, as he was observed moving his car during the red flag period. Others adopted a light-hearted approach, finding humor in the situation, while some speculated that Keselowski had a specific intention behind his actions.

One fan hilariously wrote, “Stage 2 win celebration”

A comment that stood out read, “His car had to pee.”

Brad Keselowski is such a funny dude”

Drawing on song lyrics, one fan added, “🎶 Around the world around the woooorld🎶

“He put his cigarette out wrong.”

Some fans tried to provide explanations to clear the confusion:

Cars probably warm. Stopping makes it worse. So he keeps driving to get it cooled down so”

“Keeping his tires warm”

“Glitch in the Matrix there”

“I heard his car was on fire”

“Apparently there’s a fire inside his car”

“Think about it. That’s a race winning moment. If they use the extinguisher then he’s part of the wreck.”

“Just wanted to see if he could turn left still lol”

Some fans raised questions about the situation:

“Should’ve been black flagged”

“Red flag…but no penalty?”

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What are your thoughts on Keselowski’s backstretch move? Do you find it acceptable?

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