Champion Brad Keselowski's opinions get him called to meeting with top NASCAR executives

Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, and Brad Keselowski walk through the garage area during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto racing practice Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (The Associated Press)

Brad Keselowski looks out of the garage while crew members work on his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna) (The Associated Press)

NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski was summoned to meet with top executives following comments he made about the state of the sport.

Keselowski confirmed Saturday there was a discussion with NASCAR chairman Brian France and International Speedway Corp. CEO Lesa France Kennedy.

The Friday meeting coincided with a USA Today article in which Keselowski was outspoken about many areas of NASCAR. Both France and France Kennedy were specifically mentioned.

Keselowski has not been shy about voicing his opinion throughout his career, and vowed in his champions' speech last November to be an industry leader and help NASCAR grow.

He told The Associated Press on Saturday he won't change who he is as a result of the meeting, but may try to make things easier on himself going forward.