A lot happened in the Goody’s headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The big story would have been Matt Kenseth taking out race leader Joey Logano while he was multiple laps down.
But then Jeff Gordon went and won his 93rd Sprint Cup race and clinched his spot in the final round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR drivers took to social media to celebrate the moment while others used it to defend themselves (Brad Keselowski) or voice their complaints (Denny Hamlin).
Here’s at look at what they had to say.
On Jeff Gordon’s win
Seeing @JeffGordonWeb win today was the highlight of the 2015 NASCAR season. #respect
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) November 1, 2015
That is so freaking cool. Wow.
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) November 1, 2015
As a long time fan and hero of mine. So badass to see @JeffGordonWeb win Martinsville and have a shot for his 5th at Homestead. Get it.
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) November 2, 2015
What a win for @jeffgordonweb so much fight left in that 24 team. Can't wait to see them battle for the Championship in Homestead #unreal
— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) November 1, 2015
Decent day for us at martinsville. Made too many mistakes towards the end of the race. So pumped for @JeffGordonWeb!!!
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) November 1, 2015
That is a very cool win! Congrats to @JeffGordonWeb
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) November 1, 2015
Brad Keselowski defends criticism that he intentionally wrecked Matt Kenseth on Lap 436.
Honestly, I'm genuinely shocked that people think I wrecked the 20 car.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) November 2, 2015
That's crazy, we had a race winning car, last thing I needed to do
I don't think the 20 wrecked me...
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) November 2, 2015
We made contact, my tie rod broke and all heck broke loose. https://t.co/JtWSHZYZ0Z
Pretty obvious from replay that I got hit from behind and then broke RF suspension.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) November 1, 2015
But think what you will... https://t.co/sxynG87ceq
Denny Hamlin voices opinion on Matt Kenseth - Joey Logano accident
2 pit penalty's by me cost us a shot at a win. Happy to come back to the top 3 after a very eventful day. Other than that what did I miss?👀
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) November 1, 2015
Don't know what that means but sounds awesome!! https://t.co/sJU2HnLVxk
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) November 1, 2015
KH said his wasn't. We believed it.. Matt says his wasn't.. Why not believe it ? https://t.co/p24Qwl8136
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) November 1, 2015
Same. Exactly the same https://t.co/egqjgOAKJn
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) November 1, 2015
