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AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 07: #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro HendrickCars.com walks in front of #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts before the NASCAR Cup Series championship race on November 7, 2021 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 07: #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro HendrickCars.com walks in front of #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts before the NASCAR Cup Series championship race on November 7, 2021 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has recently opened up on his social media moves. The Hendrick Motorsports driver revealed that he started enjoying the fan banters lately. Most importantly when it’s with his teammate Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott.
Fans have seen the 2021 champion Kyle having a go at Chase in the races. The two have fought each other valiantly in the second round of the season when Larson came out as the winner in Fontana. While Chase finished the race in 26th position, he still continues to lead the driver’s championship.
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Talking about the fights off-track, Kyle used to be a regular goer in Social Media fights. However, a ban in 2020 made the racing driver lose all his interest. The ban affected the driver as it was based on a racial slur. Despite the ban, Kyle now enjoys the fights he sees on social media among fans. It doesn’t matter to him if Chase’s fan criticizes him because he got his fans to take care of the situation.
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AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 07: #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts races #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro HendrickCars.com during the NASCAR Cup Series championship race on November 7, 2021 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Hendrick Motorsports driver conveyed, “A good lesson from 2020 is just to not look at the hate mail and not let it get to you. So when I assume there’s going to be hate mail coming, I just don’t go on. That lets you move on from things quickly. “
“But the majority of stuff is positive, other than when you get into Chase Elliott. I looked at it a little bit. My fans are very passionate, too, so it was fun to see a little banter back and forth.”, the 29-year-driver further stated.
Headed to @TheGap_VolSpdwy tonight! If you’re in the Bristol area already, come out. It’s just down the road from @BMSupdates. If you can’t make it out all the action will be on @FloRacing. pic.twitter.com/oDLREQ3Wga
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) April 14, 2022
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How did Kyle Larson fare against Chase Elliott on track this season?
As things stand, last year’s champion Larson is currently at the backfoot when it comes to the comparison against Chase. Kyle currently holds 13th place in the driver’s standings with 201 points. The Fontana race winner has amassed just one race victory, three top-5s and three top-10s and no stage wins.
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Whereas Elliott is pretty ahead when it comes to points and placements. Chase has collected 288 points so far with two stage wins, one top-5s, and five top-10s. This Hendrick Motorsports driver has been one of the most consistent performances throughout the season so far.
