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Q: Have you had much chance to think about what Kasey Kahne, your ex-teammate, did at Atlanta, when his spotter told him David Stremme was outside him but he moved up anyway and wrecked them both?

Jeremy: You have to look at it from Stremme's point of view, and Kasey's point of view. If I'm Stremme, and I've been racing a guy -- all year long, probably -- and I'm going down into the corner and all of a sudden he just turns into you, the first thing I'm going to think is something broke on his car or he got loose.

OK, he took me out, but some kind of good excuse ought to be there, you know what I mean? But for Kasey to have the point of view that he just forgot he was there? That doesn't make sense and it sounds like something isn't right, there.

But there again, knowing the situation there, something could have broken. Who knows? It might not have been Kasey's fault and he's just taking the blame. I don't know -- it's hard for me to believe that he just forgot that he was there, outside of him.

Most racers, I don't think they'd forget who was around them.

Shana: I doubt that he would have said he forgot if something broke.

Jeremy: I know, but it's kind of weird that he got on TV and said, 'Aw, I just forgot he was out there.' We've raced a lot, and I don't ever remember forgetting that somebody was outside of me.

Shana: And that sucks because it's all going to be on his shoulders, that that is probably going to be the Chase's losing moment for them, right there.

They had bounced back pretty good from what happened to them at Dover and Kansas. They'd had some good runs, particularly winning at Charlotte.

Jeremy: They'll probably run good at Texas this weekend, too. Unless he forgets where it is.

Q: And to add insult to injury, after they go back to the garage, David comes over and starts badgering Kasey about it, gets him flustered and they have a little spat in the garage.

Shana: Well, look at it from Stremme's perspective. He was having a great run and he didn't do anything wrong and he gets wrecked.

Jeremy: And he needed that good run, considering where they are in the points and what they have on the line, staying in the top 35 [in owner points].

Shana: And the last person you'd expect that out of is a Chaser -- somebody who has the most wins in the series, no less. You don't expect someone of his caliber of driver to do that -- and to just say 'I forgot' -- and wreck you.

Jeremy: That's why I was saying, it seems there has to be something more to that than just that 'I forgot.' I wouldn't be too thrilled if I'd been racing someone all year and then all of a sudden he said, 'Forgot you were out there, sorry.'

Shana: I'd say bull -- I want a better excuse than that.

Jeremy: I'd be waiting for you to get out of that car so I could rip your danged head off -- and tell you your short-term memory is about gone then, buddy, isn't it?

Word Association: The Texas Twist
Terry
Jeremy: Respect for The Iceman.
Shana: Texas Terry will definitely be missed.

B.P.
Jeremy: Great to see his recovery.
Shana: Miraculous. Glad he's back.

Brain fade
Jeremy: I forgot what you said.
Shana: Will cost you a title.

That whole thing left a really unpleasant taste in my mouth. Like, yeah, look at it from both sides or whatever, I get that. But it was just very mean-spirited towards Kasey. Moreso than a lot of the media has been this week.

I'm not saying don't pick on Kasey because 1) that's ridiculous and 2) I pick on him all the time. But, I don't know. I just think there's a certain way things could be handled or said, and that wasn't how I would have chosen to handle the situation.

I really did not like some of the things said in this interview especially

that pushed my bottons the wrong way too. Oh well, they are EX team mates.

I didn't like that interview.

I still think there is more going on in the background with the Jeremy stuff then anyone ever knows.

I personally found it hilarious. I'm not going to get upset if the Mayfields say something. Because (1) it doesn't really matter what they think and (2) not everyone likes Kasey and (3) I know I can handle things in a more tactful manner than they do, so why concern myself with people like that.

Ya I know and he was probably just saying it to be funny but I still didn't like it.

that really left a bitter taste in my mouth after reading it..i know they're ex-teammates and all but dont start talking badly about someone who never said anything about you to the media, it's very disrespectful and just plain mean :nono

I agree

well that was rude - i am not a fan of jeremy anymore

I never really like Jeremy so this doesn't surprise me.

Ditto.

does somebody need to remind him that he doesn't have a ride right now... or did he just forget?

I like Jeremy. But, uh, I don't really care about what he said because I just don't care. Hello, Department of Redundancy Department.

Okay, I didn't like reading that interview. But, you know what they say, "Everybody has their own opinions."

man at first......I thought okay not to bad......

but then it turned ugly, GAH BOO to Jeremy

I don't think Jeremy realizes just how bitter he sounds.

Personally, I don't understand why this whole thing is such a big deal. Kasey isn't the first driver to make a mistake.

Hmm I totally agree w/ you...

We really need those "I agree with Carrie" Tees lol

LOL. Where does Jeremy have any room to talk, when he's the one who has been sitting on his ass since August? :rolleyes:

I guess Jeremy has never zoned out before? Kasey said that he had known that Stremme was there, but then he started thinking about his next move before he had cleared him. How hard is that to comprehend? To a lesser extent, it's like when you are on the highway, and you miss your exit because you started thinking about something else.

I'll agree with all of you and say that interview didn't sit well with me. But it's his thoughts and thankfully, I do not have to agree with them. He does sound a little bitter, as Asil pointed out.

~ Mary

MARY! :wave

Where have you BEEN!?

That's what I was wondering!

It's just been a rough week for me but everything is looking up I think. I volunteer at camp this weekend and then I'll be back on the boards to drool over Kasey pictures and talk about racing with all of you. Thanks for missing me!

I was going to use the group hug smiley that Helena uses, but I can't find it, so here's a Vitamin Water for you- :vw :hehe

~ Mary

I agree, Mary.

Thank you for giving me even more reasons not to like Mayfield. Not like I needed more, but thanks :) :gokasey

Sounds like sour grapes to me. I never really liked Jeremy .
It just really makes them both look petty. AND....who cares
what Shana has to say. JMO :huh: :rolleyes:

Last time I checked, Mayfield wasn't exactly known for his brilliance. In fact, he makes Biffle look like genius.