The current season has been challenging for Hendrick Motorsports driver, Chase Elliott. Early in the season, he had to miss six races due to an injury. Upon his return, many expected Elliott to bounce back robustly, securing victories and cementing his place in the Playoffs. Regrettably, this expectation hasn’t yet materialized.
After the race in Darlington, Elliott candidly discussed the difficulties he’s been grappling with. Furthermore, he offered an emotional perspective on why he feels his performance has been lackluster. The introspective disclosure provides a deeper understanding of the hurdles the renowned driver is working to overcome.
A journalist inquired Elliott regarding his experience of the race. Noting that it was his best finish since his injury comeback and acknowledging that he had to begin mid-pack, the journalist asked Chase to share his race journey and feelings at the conclusion.
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Chase Elliott shares a poignant insight into his performance struggles
Responding to inquiries about his performance, Elliott confessed, “Yeah, I feel like our car was plenty good, really, throughout the whole day.
“I just do such a terrible job getting up through traffic. I get stalled out behind guys, and I just feel like people driving cars like mine don’t do that.
“They tend to get up through there and get to where they belong.”
He further talked about the treatment he has been getting from his team since his return.
Elliott lauds team’s support amid his performance slump
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Elliott further highlighted his team’s unwavering support, providing him with a competitive car and backing him up despite his current struggles.
He further elaborated on the dynamics on and off the track, stating, “I feel like everything on the other side of the wall and the car that I was driving was really, really good, so I need to just try to improve and keep going to work on the areas that I’m struggling in and try to build on the improvements we’ve made. But I certainly have a long ways to go.”
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Furthermore, expressing gratitude for his team’s efforts, he added, “But really proud of our team effort to keep us in the fight. Pit stops were unreal, and obviously got really lucky there at the end with those guys crashing and then the caution coming out quick for myself and guys like Brad to keep our spots like that.”
Finally, he stated, “I’ll certainly take third and appreciate all the effort this weekend. We’re making some small gains here and there, just got to get some more.'”
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At the end of the day, It was commendable to see him owning up to his challenges and not shifting the blame onto the team for his lack of wins. His acknowledgment displays a level of maturity and understanding of the collaborative nature of the sport.