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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, looks on during the qualifying heats for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, looks on during the qualifying heats for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The 2023 Cup Series Calendar is finally out. And the long-awaited Chicago Street race is confirmed. However the next season will now have more race weekends than before, and Chase Elliott has a 7-word response that might baffle you.
But what the 2020 Cup Series champion said left plenty of fans confused.
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The 2023 Season of the NASCAR Cup Series will feature 38 race weekends, compared to 2022’s 36. On top of that, it seems like there are fewer night races than before. Now, what you feel about that move is on you, and we would love to know what you feel about that move in the comments. But the Regular Season Champion quoted NASCAR’s tweet, as he gave his two cents on the matter.
Less = More.
I like night races too. https://t.co/cDT4wEECW4
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) September 14, 2022
The tweet seems to have a sarcastic tone, as he says less = more. Moreover, he also said he likes night races “too”, possibly in response to fans who asked for more night races. But we can’t know for sure till we hear from Elliott himself. It sure is a pretty confusing Tweet, and that’s exactly how the fans feel, too.
Anyone know what he means by Less = More?
— Stuart-2740 (@rpd27409one1) September 14, 2022
Some fans understood what he meant, as they drew their own conclusions.
Damn Not Many Night Races What The Hell. If A Track Has Lights Run It At Night. That’s Just A Wast Of Money To Put Lights At A Race Track and Not Use Them.
— Bolton Biggs (@BoltonBiggs88) September 14, 2022
Less races creating more demand seems to work fantastically for F1. I’m sure you all really enjoy all these 3PM races while car temps are 130+.
Night races should be the Coke 600-Southern 500 if for no other reason than driver/fan comfort and travel. Plus running Sunday rainouts
— KLG NobleWarrior88#MediaKitsPartner (@NGaming88) September 14, 2022
But the most impressive Tweet came from none other than the Atlanta Motor Speedway itself!
We like night races too 😏
— Atlanta Motor Speedway (@amsupdates) September 14, 2022
Preach! we need more night races
— Jason_4️⃣8️⃣_9️⃣_ (@CorvettRacing48) September 14, 2022
Plenty of fans even agree with the Cup Series Champion.
I’ll say it straight up, Saturday Night races in the summer are way more enjoyable than Sunday afternoon
— C Taylor (@CTaylor72301686) September 15, 2022
I must admit 38 races does keep you guys on and off the road away from your families for an extended period of time but I’m grateful that each and every weekend you and the other drivers persevere to make it to the tracks to provide wonderful races for the fans🥹
— Jacqueline Gibbs (@Jacquel29896365) September 14, 2022
But, believe it or not, there is a lot to look forward to in the 2023 season already.
The 2023 season holds a lot of excitement beyond Chase Elliott’s criticism
Sure, Elliott had some things to say, and we surely can’t deny them. In fact, we can understand his concerns as fans and as a driver. But there are things that even he will look forward to.
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BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 11: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consmers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 11, 2018 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Of course! The Chicago Street race is officially on the calendar. Of course, the king of road courses has got to be happy about that! What do you feel about road courses?
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Obviously, can’t miss the Elephant in the room, Kyle Busch’s big move to Richard Childress Racing. It’s impossible to talk about the 2023 season without mentioning his big move.
WATCH THIS STORY: From Kyle Larson to Denny Hamlin: Chase Elliott’s Most Heated Moments
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So, are you excited about the next season?
