Controversial Penalty by NASCAR Helps Keselowski Claim Victory at Indy



Winning at Indy gets you a big kiss.



The Nationwide Series made its inaugural trip to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway today for the running of the Indy 250. A track rich in prestige and stature became the home for 43 of NASCAR stars as they took to the track a few hours ago.

When it comes to success at Indy, no one knows about that better than NASCAR and Indy Car owner Roger Penske, who has 15 Indy 500 victories as an owner.

Brad Keselowski, driving a Penske Dodge was able to hold off competitors today to win the Nationwide Series’ first race at Indianapolis.

“Any victory is very special here,” said Keselowski in victory lane.

However, that victory didn’t come without controversy.

Keselowski was able to pull away to victory after race leader Elliot Sadler was black flagged for passing the leader before the start finish line. Much to the displeasure of Sadler and team, they had to serve a penalty and come down pit road late in the race. With their shot at the win ruined by what seemed to be a bad call by NASCAR, Sadler finished 15^th.

When the race started, Kyle Busch passed pole sitter Kasey Kahne before the start finish line and there was no penalty. The Sadler situation looked exactly the same, but Sadler (a championship contender) was penalized by NASCAR. Busch is not racing for a championship in this series and was not penalized.

Despite the controversial call by NASCAR, Keselowski was able to pull away and take the victory.

It was the 100^th win for Penske Racing in NASCAR.

Keselowski’s Penske teammate Sam Hornish Jr. topped it off by finishing 2^nd, Ty Dillon ( in his 2^nd career NNS start)  3^rd, Denny Hamlin 4^th, and Ty’s big brother Austin rounding out the top 5.

After the race, Sadler and car owner Richard Childress went to voice their displeasures with NASCAR’s controversial call.

The Twitter world is doing the same.   

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