That's the problem with the new age of racing. You call that move "racing". Larson blew the corner, completely jumped the curb, and that was while using Elliott as a wall. How far off would he have been if Elliott wasn't there?
Larson admitted that that was his only chance to pass him. Elliott dominated him all weekend, the least Larson can do is show him a little more respect. If it's someone fighting for a playoff spot or a rival team, sure I can "maybe" see the move. But a teammate? Never would have happened 20 years ago.
But I guess we should cater to the product NASCAR is trying to feed to the WWE fans: win and you're in, bogus cautions to set up last lap drama, etc. Young drivers are seeing their heroes pull those moves and it feeds down the lower ranks. Truck series is almost unwatchable these days. It's why multiple current Cup drivers have said there's no respect anymore.
Larson admitted that that was his only chance to pass him. Elliott dominated him all weekend, the least Larson can do is show him a little more respect. If it's someone fighting for a playoff spot or a rival team, sure I can "maybe" see the move. But a teammate? Never would have happened 20 years ago.
But I guess we should cater to the product NASCAR is trying to feed to the WWE fans: win and you're in, bogus cautions to set up last lap drama, etc. Young drivers are seeing their heroes pull those moves and it feeds down the lower ranks. Truck series is almost unwatchable these days. It's why multiple current Cup drivers have said there's no respect anymore.