Hendrick Motorsports fans were in for a thrilling weekend at the Chicago race. The event took place at the iconic Chicago Streets, adding a unique twist to the NASCAR Cup Series experience. Amidst the intense competition and excitement, one legend couldn’t hold back his criticism. In a recent episode of the Dirty Mo Dough podcast titled “This is Blaney’ week,” Steve Letarte, legendary NASCAR crew chief, and sportscaster, joined his co-hosts, Chopper and The Professor. for a captivating conversation.

With Letarte’s extensive knowledge of the sport and his role as a color commentator on NBC Sports’ telecasts for NASCAR, his opinions carry weight within the racing community. Being a former Crew Chief for Hendrick Motorsports, Letarte’s expertise is further exemplified by his work as a consultant for Spire Motorsports, a prominent NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Truck Series team. During the podcast, the discussion veered towards the Chicago race, providing Letarte with an opportunity to share his insights.

As the conversation unfolded, Letarte expressed his initial thoughts on the event, and it quickly became apparent that he had some strong opinions to share. The anticipation grew as listeners eagerly awaited his analysis of the race and the performances that unfolded on the track.

During the podcast, Letarte didn’t hold back his opinions on the Chicago race. The focus shifted to his disappointment with Jeff Burton’s announcing skills, which Letarte boldly labeled as “the worst attempt” he had witnessed. We won’t be surprised if Letarte’s criticism would soon become the talk of the racing community, generating debates and discussions surrounding the role of announcers in NASCAR broadcasts.

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The podcast began with Letarte, known for his straightforward commentary, sharing his initial thoughts on the race. “I didn’t know what to make of it all, but it was pretty Bad*ss,” Letarte exclaimed. He expressed his surprise at the track’s quality, particularly since it was a street course in the heart of the city. He said, “It is like the track was way better than I thought.” Letarte’s vivid description of indulging in Chicago’s culinary delights, including Italian beef, sausage, and pizza, added flavor to his commentary. However, the race itself became the primary focus of discussion, and Letarte didn’t mince words when evaluating the performances.

Letarte hailed the race as exciting and entertaining, especially considering its unique downtown setting. He humorously mentioned the proximity of his hotel to turn seven, playfully suggesting he could have easily hit a golf ball onto the racecourse. He said, “Literally my hotel was I could have chipped a 60 I could have shanked a 60-degree wedge to turn seven.” Amidst the banter, Letarte turned his attention to the winner, Shane Van Gisbergen (SVG).

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Taking the discussion further, Letarte jokingly said, “Hey Jeff [Burton] how do we pronounce his name?” Then we hear an audio clip of the end moments of the race. In the audio, Jeff Burton can be head announcing “as everybody jostles for real estate [van gisberg] is into the lead here in Chicago. van… [gibberish].”

Letarte couldn’t hold but express his scathing critique of Jeff Burton’s announcing abilities. “Now we don’t want to pick on Jeff but that was by far the worst attempt of any announcer that we had,” Letarte boldly declared. In the clip, there were also 3 seconds of silence after this, where, as per Letarte, all the other commentators were trying not to laugh on air. Now, Burton is yet to respond to Letarte’s remarks, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his perspective.

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As the controversy unfolds, it raises important questions about the role of announcers in NASCAR broadcasts. The conversation surrounding the incident is a testament to the passionate fanbase that deeply cares about the sport and expects the highest standards of analysis and commentary. Stay tuned as this story develops, bringing us closer to the heart of the sport we all love.