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NASCAR: Four Predictions for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

By Michael Guadalupe

Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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The fued between Joey Logano (22) and Matt Kenseth (20) has been over for the last year. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The Kenseth/Logano Feud Will Not Continue From Last Year

During the Chase race at Martinsville last year one of the greatest acts of “retaliation” occurred in NASCAR’s race for the Sprint Cup championship.

Matt Kenseth decided to change the race outcome when he wrecked Joey Logano in what he considered, and some fans did as well, an act of retaliation against the driver of the 22 car.

It would take an off season, and NASCAR sidelining Kenseth for a couple of races, for these two to move on from the rivalry they had during the Chase.

It’s something that both of these drivers may never forget as Joey Logano recently said:

"“You’re never gonna erase it from your mind. I’m not gonna lie to you and say that. But I will say that I don’t focus on it. If I focus on it, that’s a distraction of what my main goal is, which is to win.” via SBNation"

Could we end up seeing Kenseth and Logano battle again on Sunday? Of course they could collide especially if they are competing for the lead, but as far as this rivalry is concerned it’s long gone.

Both drivers are in a different position heading into Martinsville and are trying to make it to Homestead. For either one of these drivers to try and spark the rivalry would be pointless and could ruin their own chances at the championship.

It was interesting and exciting to see these two drivers  fight it out on the track last year but don’t expect their rivalry to restart this Sunday at Martinsville.

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