NASCAR’s Biggest Media Personalities Rally Against “Child” Chase Elliott: “If This Was Kyle Busch or Bubba Wallace”

Chase Elliott is often regarded as one of the most popular NASCAR drivers. In fact, he has a bit of a ‘nice guy’ reputation, which explains his popularity. However, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, some fans got to see a different side of the Hendrick Motorsports star. After the race, cameras spotted the #9 driver talking to teammate William Byron. However, Elliott noticed the camera and pushed it away and gestured for the cameraman to go away.

Safe to say, these actions baffled many people, especially since the camera people were simply doing their jobs. In his defence though, he had just endured a nightmare race at the Roval, where he was in a good position to try and win. However, a late spin spoiled his chances of reaching Victory Lane. So it was understandable that he was disgruntled and not in the mood to entertain cameras.

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Why did the NASCAR community hit out at Chase Elliott?

Elliott’s actions can be seen as a bit aggressive. However, pushing the camera operator was uncalled for, because they were doing their jobs. On that note, some suggested that there would be a massive circus if someone like Kyle Busch or Bubba Wallace did it. Ultimately, the camera operator is not a driver’s PR person who is there to capture them in a good light. Other people suggested that not many people were too thrilled when Kevin Harvick confronted journalist, Jordan Bianchi.

If Chase Elliott wanted a private conversation with his teammate, then pit road was not the best place for it. IndyCar driver Dalton Kellett even declared that Elliott’s actions were pretty childish. A few people did not understand the #9 driver’s ire, either. After all, they did not intrude on his personal space or invade his personal trailer.

A few NASCAR personalities understood that the 2020 Cup Series champion wanted a little bit of space. However, Elliott’s gesture shooing the camera person away, struck a nerve among many.

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