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Keselowski admits a little disappointment

- jutter@charlotteobserver.com
Sunday, May. 10, 2009

DARLINGTON, S.C. - When asked if he was disappointed he lost out on a chance to drive the No. 5 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports next season, Brad Keselowski waited a few moments to answer.

“That’s a tough question. Every driver feels they are ready and capable of doing it, and I’m no exception,” Keselowski said after finishing seventh in Saturday night’s Southern 500. “That’s a premier ride.

“I’m disappointed with any ride I don’t get at this point. I sure would like to drive that car.”

Last week, HMS announced Mark Martin would drive another full season in the No. 5 in 2010, instead of 26 races, which was originally planned.

“I’m really trying not to think of specific rides and I’d rather think about the opportunities that will come if I continue to perform like I did today with the No. 25 team,” Keselowski said. “The Nationwide Series championship is priority No. 1.”

Keselowski, 25, won his first Cup race two weeks ago at Talladega, Ala., driving a James Finch-owned Chevrolet.

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