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‘Selfish’ Kyle Larson Drops a 5-word Bomb on NASCAR as He Oppose Chase Elliott Suggestion
‘Selfish’ Kyle Larson Drops a 5-word Bomb on NASCAR as He Oppose Chase Elliott Suggestion
Chase Elliott’s accolades driving for HMS were rightfully followed by Kyle Larson in 2021. His spectacular triumph was even sweeter after almost a year of no perceivable real-time, on-track practice.
Nevertheless, in 2024, continuing on the revised schedule and eliminating 30 minutes of practice from every race weekend, NASCAR fans were barely ready for another debate on the controversial practice timings. But with Dale Jr breaking the blazing hot topic of the week alongside one Chase Elliott, a crucial question emerges from their recent discussions: Has Kyle Larson, a little selfishly, always been used to this continuous lack of “practice”?
In a recent episode of the Dale Jr Download, Chase Elliott almost “convinced” Junior to change his demands for increased practice session timings, with an amazing analysis that harkened back to his #5 teammate’s prior history on regional dirt tracks. Referencing the fact that lesser-known racers “get literally five laps of hot laps” before running a race, Chase rhetorically summarizes that if an up-and-coming driver can make it all happen with minimal practice times, top Cup Series “professionals” such as himself warranting “an hour and a half” seems unnecessary.
On the weekly roundup of DJD: Reloaded, the cast touched upon an interview that Larson gave to another Dirty Mo Media Network podcast, Speed Street. With a hint of irony, quelling many concerns over the reduced timings of practice sessions, Larson echoed his teammate’s sentiments unaware through his own unique lens: “The best year I had in NASCAR we just showed up and raced. Truth is really like twenty minutes more than I’m used to in a dirt race. I’ll get three to five laps so.”
From the dirt tracks of USAC and World of Outlaws to driving HMS’ iconic #5 Chevy to championship glory right after 7x champ Jimmie Johnson’s retirement the year prior, Larson makes an impressive yet self-concerned statement. He says, “I don’t know. I mean, I think road courses and places I struggle, I would like to have more practice, and then places I feel like we have an advantage with our setups and stuff, I would like no practice so I guess just selfish… I kinda like the way things are.”
“And two, I think Indy’s going to feel really weird to me like that first week of just all-day laps and practice and stuff…” NASCAR’s latest double aspirant admirably observed his contrasting challenges to a tried-and-tested “routine,” that could potentially help elevate himself further in the GOAT debate.
On the same Darlington Raceway that Larson couldn’t compete on due to his suspensions, as the NASCAR schedule returned to on-track action post-COVID, he put up a P2 podium finish in his comeback tour. Then 28-year-old Larson had many interesting sentiments to share with the media, similar to what the 31-year-old version of himself did to Speed Street a few days ago.
Before going on a three-race P2 podium streak starting at Darlington, he would state, “Honestly, probably no practice benefits me a little bit. Just from being able to adapt quickly and not giving myself an opportunity to tune ourselves out with any bad feedback.” With the growing influx of eyes slowly accustoming to the various excitements of the world’s premier stock car racing experience, this reason previously iterated by Kyle Larson could hold, considering the increased criticisms and toxic social media interactions can often lead to unnecessary external stress during an act as simple as tuning the cars correctly for race day.
But before his “double” attempt on Memorial Day weekend, as he prepares to race 1100 grueling miles on the same day, Larson realizes an unlikely challenge – ‘too much practice.’ As conversations evolved on Speed Street regarding the “first week of just all-day laps and practice,” Larson put out an interesting point of view, “I don’t know if I want that much practice. I feel like for a guy like me who is so green I think there’s opportunity to learn a lot that those days of practicing but then I think there’s also opportunities to to trick yourself into thinking something’s going to be a certain way…
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H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
Marko: ‘Netflix superstar’ Steiner treated Schumacher unfairly
“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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