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July 27, 2026 at
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Posted By: Murphy on July 27 2026 at 05:08:00 PM
Maybe the guy wants to retire? At this point, I don't think he has anything left to prove to anyone.
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Yes, I think at some point he wants to retire. He's mentioned this multiple times in interviews that he would retire earlier than most drivers. That's not his exact words but you get the jest.
However the point of the comment you replied to is odd to mostm that you'd enter the largest sprint car race of the year, and pull your name days before the event.
And again, maybe his injury has lingering issues. If this is truly why his entry was pulled, then we'll find out eventually. If that isn't the case, then we may never know.
I'm not a Sweet fan, but I respect him and want to see all of the best drivers at this event, despite my feelings towards him.
Keep It Real
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July 27, 2026 at
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He is semi retired i mean its brought up every time he competes or wins even DD had a reply to the I am just a semi retired guy!! Maybe he didnt feel comfortable rim riding the wall which is what you have to do
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July 27, 2026 at
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Posted By: Murphy on July 27 2026 at 05:08:00 PM
Maybe the guy wants to retire? At this point, I don't think he has anything left to prove to anyone.
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Oh, no doubt he has nothing to prove. I wonder if there's truth to an injury. "Just" wanting to retire is odd in the middle of a 4 night show with the hauler in the pits.
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July 28, 2026 at
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What if he just wasn't comfortable in the car this time? The big E is no place to try and be a hero if you're not feeling it, we've all seen the bad side of what can happen there. I'ts just natural for people to lose a bit of bravado as the years go by especially when you have nothing to prove to anyone anymore.
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July 28, 2026 at
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Posted By: beezr2002 on July 28 2026 at 08:18:13 AM
What if he just wasn't comfortable in the car this time? The big E is no place to try and be a hero if you're not feeling it, we've all seen the bad side of what can happen there. I'ts just natural for people to lose a bit of bravado as the years go by especially when you have nothing to prove to anyone anymore.
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The Eldora thing is what it is. If he doesn't re-enter Knoxville then I think there's more to it. Either a falling out with Silva or some lingering injury.
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July 28, 2026 at
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Jeremy Elliot called Brad and asked. Brad said he just didn't feel comfortable enough in the car to drive it the way it needed to be at Eldora and probably wouldn't at Knoxville either and didn't think it was fair for Paul to spend the effort and money and not have a driver capable of winning. No issues between the two. Just a guy being honest instead of trying to be a hero. Mad respect to Brad for making that decision.
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July 29, 2026 at
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That was a very upstanding, mature and thoughtful response from Brad to quell the rumors. And now he can get back to the business of wrestling for control of the sport.
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July 29, 2026 at
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Posted By: dsc1600 on July 28 2026 at 08:38:31 AM
The Eldora thing is what it is. If he doesn't re-enter Knoxville then I think there's more to it. Either a falling out with Silva or some lingering injury.
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Agree. He won at Knoxville 3 months ago. You don't win at Knoxville if you're uncomfortable at the time.
He doesn't owe anyone any more information than he's given though.
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July 29, 2026 at
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Posted By: saphead on July 29 2026 at 06:16:19 AM
That was a very upstanding, mature and thoughtful response from Brad to quell the rumors. And now he can get back to the business of wrestling for control of the sport.
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Agree, Sweets actions never contradict previous statements made.
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