In the world of NASCAR, there are often stories beneath the surface that provide a unique insight into the lives of the drivers and their crew. But what happens when a crew chief learns something unexpected about their drivers’ off-track pursuits? That’s exactly what went down with one of the Hendrick Motorsports star drivers.

In a candid conversation with his crew chief, a prominent Hendrick Motorsports driver made a surprising revelation. This candid exchange exposed a surprising facet of his life and his rather interesting field of study.

Rudy Fugle takes a playful jab at William Byron’s attitude after learning about his major

In an exclusive conversation with his crew chief, Hendrick Motorsports’ star driver, William Byron, opened up about his life outside the racetrack. The revelation? While racing full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, William Byron is simultaneously completing his studies. When asked by his crew chief, Byron disclosed that he was pursuing a degree in strategic communications, a field heavily oriented toward social media marketing. This revelation prompted a witty response from his crew chief, Rudy Fugle, who couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at the young driver.

The conversation unfolded as Rudy Fugle asked Byron, “So Edward asks what major did you study at Liberty… Still studying! And did you take online classes?”

To this, Byron responded, “Yes, yes to both. Strategic communications. So yeah, the online classes on there actually started the dual enrollment classes in high school when I was racing.”

Fugle, with a hint of sarcasm, continued, “So what’s the difference between communications and strategic communications?”

“I mean, that’s more so marketing, like more so social media marketing,” Byron replied.

Getting the final clues to the puzzle, Fugle took a light-hearted jab at him. “That’s why you’re so hard on everybody here. You know what to do.”

“Yeah, exactly,” Byron acknowledged.

As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol, both Byron and his crew chief are preparing to secure their spot in the Round of 12.

#24 team at Hendrick Motorsports is looking for a strong showing of form at Bristol

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With a comfortable cushion of 41 points above the elimination line, Byron is in a favorable position to advance. However, the focus remains on securing a strong performance to build momentum for the next round. Crew chief Rudy Fugle shared his perspective on the upcoming race, emphasizing the importance of winning and competing at the forefront. The goal is clear: avoid major setbacks and continue the journey through the playoffs.

Rudy Fugle provides insight into their strategy for Bristol. “Overall, you really want to win a race, compete up front, and build that momentum for the next round,” he said according to Hendrick Motorsports. “With that 41 points [the cushion to the elimination line], we just have to not screw up and have anything major happen.”

He adds, “…We?ve got to be ready to do whatever we?ve got to do to get enough points to move on. Whatever situation we?re in, we?ll go tackle that.”

William Byron also reflects on his past experiences at Bristol, where moments of triumph and challenges have shaped his approach to this unique track. “Rudy [Fugle] and I tested there when I was in the [NASCAR CRAFTSMAN] Truck Series. Spent a couple of days there [in April 2016]. Just having that understanding of what the track is like and what the car needs to do. It?s amazing how those little nuggets along the way in your career will stay with you.”

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As we anticipate the showdown at Bristol, the focus remains on performance and the pursuit of victory. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments as we delve deeper into the NASCAR postseason.

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