NASCAR Cup Series: Top 5 rivalries the sport needs now

#3: Brad Keselowski vs. Kyle Busch

Talk about a throwback! These two former NASCAR Cup Series champions have been at each other’s throats for years. Whether it was in the late 2000s when Brad Keselowski was putting on his bright green GoDaddy fire suit for JR Motorsports, or when Busch dumped his No. 22 Discount Tire Penske Racing Dodge at Bristol Motor Speedway, these two fierce competitors have crossed paths a time or two.

Both former Xfinity and Cup Series champions, Keselowski and Busch haven’t been shy about their hate/hate relationship. In addition to being two of the biggest modern era superstars, both drivers have also showcased some of the biggest personalities in the last decade.

Busch, known as the “do anything to win” driver has often had to deal with the pesky “busted my tail to get here” Keselowski. These two not only put on a show on the track, but they know how to spar with their words on camera.

The natural hatred for each other can be found in their existence in the sport. Busch has been a hot commodity since his teenage years, while Keselowski had to start from the ground up, racing for his father. Two completely different paths led to both drivers dueling on Sunday afternoons.

This rivalry is as classic as they get. This is Rusty Wallace vs. Jeff Gordon all over again. Both are champions, both can win on any given weekend and both have an attitude. It’s been a while since this rivalry has flared up, but if it does, we should all be in for a treat.

This single rivalry could elevate the sports for years to come. Race fans like drama, and boy would this add drama on Sundays!