In a dramatic turn of events that has fans buzzing, Joe Gibbs’ rising star is fired up and not holding back. According to racing insider Matt Weaver, the tension hit a boiling point during the latest race, leading to an explosive post-race rant filled with expletives.

It all started with a fierce restart, where Cole Custer, in a bold move, shoved Chandler Smith up the track, sending him tumbling back to fifth place. The aggressive maneuver lit a fuse, sparking frustration in Smith that boiled over into a post-race rant.

But the real fireworks came from Chandler Smith, who was visibly fuming after the race. He unleashed a furious tirade, declaring, “What’s he going to do? Get his ass beat after the race if he keeps doing this. P— a– b—-!” His words echoed the frustration but in the end, it came off as a threat to Cole Custer, who did end up benefiting from the exchange.

With Chandler Smith finishing 6th in Stage 2, Cole Custer knew that he had to try what he could to take the position from Smith. However, fans will have to wait till the end of the race to see if this develops into some pit lane altercations.

Update on the Chandler Smith and Cole Custer situation

It was a tense Saturday evening at Martinsville Speedway, where the NASCAR Xfinity playoff race turned into more than just a competition on the track. Chandler Smith, feeling the pressure of needing a win to advance in the playoffs, found himself in a heated moment with Cole Custer after the race.

With emotions still running high from the on-track battles, Smith approached Custer on pit road and, in a surprising turn of events, slapped him. The tension boiled over following a late-race incident where Custer’s aggressive maneuvering cost Smith his shot at the Championship 4.The drama began when Smith was in a prime position, running second as the race neared its conclusion. After a late caution with less than 25 laps remaining, Smith had been racing hard, even bumping Custer out of the way earlier in the race. However, when the caution flew and the field reset, it was Custer who lined up directly behind Smith.

As they entered Turn 1 on the restart, Custer didn’t hesitate to send a message by hitting Smith’s rear bumper, pushing him up the track. Smith, visibly frustrated, expressed that he felt Custer’s move was unnecessary, saying, “I thought it was a little bit of a (expletive) move, honestly.”

This confrontation marked the second time in the playoffs that these two had clashed, with Custer previously voicing his displeasure about Smith’s driving at Kansas. As Smith faces an uncertain future without a ride for next season, he posted a heartfelt message on social media before the race, highlighting his determination and love for racing, stating, “I’ll fight, I’ll claw, I’ll drive like my life depends on it.”

It’s clear that for Smith, the stakes were incredibly high, and the fallout with Custer was just one of many emotional battles in this intense NASCAR season. Smith is out of the playoffs and Custer will head into the finals. With that said, do you think that Chandler Smith’s behavior is justified? Share your thoughts in the comments below.