Juan Pablo Montoya- This is NASCAR

Juan Pablo Montoya has made quite an impression in the NASCAR world ever since he opted for the challenging transition from Formula One to stock cars. He has yet to win any races in the Busch Series or ARCA Series, or contend for any wins for that matter, but he has adjusted well, and has performed at top ten and top fifteen level. That is remarkable, and a good indication that the Montoya and Chip Ganassi affiliation will be a prosperous one.

Also, Montoya has not been inhibited when it comes to conveying his discontent for some of the Busch Series drivers, claiming that they are on the over-aggressive side.

At Memphis a few weeks ago, which was his NASCAR Busch Series debut, Montoya said, "There are some guys out there who would race like it's the last lap. It feels like kindergarten out there."

Strong words coming from a guy who was making his introductory Busch Series start, even it is Juan Pablo Montoya.

And recently, at Phoenix, Montoya was again candid regarding the aggressiveness in the Busch Series that he apparently is not accustomed to, this time, however, he was more vehement.

"It's tough passing these guys - they seem like they don't see you, they just sort of play dumb," he said. "When you run up front, the guy up front runs a lot cleaner, a lot smarter. The guys in the back are just too dumb. I'm trying to keep the car in one piece and it's very hard, because, yes, I am a rookie - but no, I am not a rookie."

"I have probably more experience in this grade, I've driven more things than anybody here. I am being smart, I am trying not to cause any wrecks or anything, but it's got to stop."

Yes, Juan Pablo Montoya, you are a rookie, and rookies don't generally come into the NASCAR world and start calling people dumb.

These guys in the back- the one's that he is referring to are either young guys in lesser equipment trying to work their way up the NASCAR ladder, or veterans who are trying to prove that they are still worthy of running with the big boys, and they are going to be aggressive.

Racing is about running hard every lap, not just getting out of someone's way just because they are a millionth of a second faster. Guys like Robby Gordon and Ryan Newman often get scoffed at because they rarely move out of the way unless they are off the pace.

Back to the subject, sorry, I got a little off there, but not every driver, especially ones with no stock car experience, can call up Chip Ganassi and say, "I would like to drive the 42 car," and get the ride.

Yes, Montoya has made quite a name for himself as a champion in the Champ Car series, and being an Indianapolis 500 winner, and he has the backing of an international fan base. But this is not Formula One, nor any open-wheel series. This is NASCAR, the most aggressive form of motor sports, not counting the demolition derby.

Montoya will eventually learn to refrain from the open criticism, and just race people the way they race him.