Keselowski Finishes Second After Reddick's Race-Winning Pass at Darlington

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In Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, Tyler Reddick made the race-winning pass on Brad Keselowski with 28 laps to go. As Reddick made the pass, he appeared to make slight contact with Keselowski. Keselowski addressed the contact after the race, saying he was "doing all I could to make his life hell, and he was so much faster, it didn't matter." Keselowski led a race-high 142 laps but on this day, Reddick had the fastest car.

Why it matters

This race highlights the competitive nature of the NASCAR Cup Series, where even veteran drivers like Keselowski can be challenged by up-and-coming talents like Reddick. The contact between the two drivers also raises questions about the level of aggression and gamesmanship that can occur on the track as drivers fight for position.

The details

Reddick made the race-winning pass on Keselowski with 28 laps to go, and the two drivers made slight contact as Reddick completed the pass. Keselowski said he was "doing all I could to make his life hell" but Reddick's car was simply too fast. Keselowski led a race-high 142 laps but was unable to hold off Reddick's charge to the front.

• Reddick made the race-winning pass on Keselowski with 28 laps to go in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Keselowski will look to bounce back next Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, where he currently sits ninth in the points standings.