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There’s always a sense of desperation within segments of the NASCAR Cup Series garage when it comes to the annual spring race at Talladega Superspeedway, but it’s emanating from a completely different cast of characters this time.
The carnage was a byproduct of his desperation to win, the only real chance he had to qualify for the Cup Series Playoffs during his tenure with Roush Fenway Racing, combined with a naturally aggressive driving style that has followed him throughout his career.
He had led the highest level of the sport in crashes over the past three seasons. They were calling him