I know a lot of people cheered when he said it. I've heard Short do the same thing and I didn't have a problem with that, either. I like that about both drivers. There's nothing wrong with a little trash talking and rivalry, IMO. It adds color to the sport. I grew up going to tracks that most of the drivers were a little rough around the edges and I would never hold it against a driver if they show some emotion. I'm usually in the parking lot by the time they're doing the interviews. When Ballou's on the podium I usually hang around, because you never know what you might hear. He's going to tell them what's on his mind, that's one thing for sure. There should be more of that. Not less.

Jerry