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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, speaks to the Media during the NASCAR Next Gen Test at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, speaks to the Media during the NASCAR Next Gen Test at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Silence speaks louder than words. This is what is evident from a recent Twitter war. The umbrella term motorsports includes forms of racing as diverse as NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1 cars, sprint, dirt, midget, late models, drag racing, etc. Evidently, there can be no denying that one motorsport often tries to outdo the other in the spectrum.
However, the recent scenario on Twitter seems to opine differently. To this, Dale Earnhardt Jr leaves a bashing reply.
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Dale Jr gives a silent treatment to an argument
The inception of the Twitter war can be traced back to Landon Cassill’s tweet where he wrote, “I would say IndyCar drivers are more versatile than F1 drivers, V8 supercars, Rally, and probably most other forms of motorsports. But not more than a Cup Series driver. Not debating who is “better” or “more talented.” Just focusing on versatility.”
— landon cassill (@landoncassill) April 30, 2023
In the new war of tweets, Scott McLaughlin, the Team Penske’s driver, had perhaps a different reaction. The IndyCar driver left a comment, “I think this is an ignorant tweet, looking for reaction. I disagree with it like many. NASCAR drivers are VERY good, VERY versatile. Not the most versatile in the world. If you are good, you have to be versatile, doesn’t matter if you race nascar/ Indy/ Sportscar/f1/karting.”
I think this is an ignorant tweet, looking for reaction. I disagree with it like many. Nascar drivers are VERY good, VERY versatile. Not the most versatile in the world. If your good, you have to be versatile, doesn’t matter if you race, nascar/Indy/Sportscar/f1/karting. https://t.co/r7GpYf7vP5
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) May 1, 2023
Instead of hurling words at the fellow driver, Dale Jr, in a silent symbol of support, simply retweeted Landon Cassill’s original tweet. Junior, in a stealth manner, shunned all the questions raised by the IndyCar driver.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 1, 2023
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Fans refuse to choose a side
The IndyCar driver, however, didn’t just want to be a mere spectacle of this. He wrote, “Yep seen this. If you are good you have to be versatile. Doesn’t matter what you drive or create your career in. Don’t think you can pinpoint one series and say “they are the most versatile.”
The fans chose a neutral tone in the fight of words. One wrote, “I think “some” Indycar drivers are more versatile than “some” NASCAR drivers, and vice versa. When the original tweet is so generalized, Scott’s right, it’s looking for a reaction. Both disciplines require a broad set of skills, and some translate those skills to other series.”
I think “some” Indycar drivers are more versatile than “some” NASCAR drivers, and vice versa. When the original tweet is so generalized, Scott’s right, it’s looking for a reaction. Both disciplines require a broad set of skills, and some translate those skills to other series.
— Roger Sobie (@Sobenergy) May 1, 2023
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This user showed resentment that had risen from the unnecessary comparison between the emerging lineages of the family of motorsports.
I can get behind this Scott, 💯 – why can’t we all just appreciate one another…I don’t care for these fueds in Motorsports, lol it’s like a fighting family amongst racing series.
— Steve Paris (@StevieParis2) May 1, 2023
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Far from dividing the room, the fan’s shared perspective was a ball of fresh air. All fans want is a good race while cheering on for their favorite driver and just ride the excitement.
Watch this story: “Tony Stewart’s bombshell announcement puts him in hot water, requiring Dale Jr’s help to diffuse.”
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