“We Can Handle It Like Men”- Richard Childress’ Xfinity Sensation Publicly Blasts Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Pride Amid Heated Teammate Skirmish

Drama unfolded within the Richard Childress Racing team during the recent Xfinity Series race at Bristol. Richard Childress‘ teammates found themselves entangled in an incident that led to one of them crashing into the wall. Something similar went down between the teammates of JR Motorsports owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The RCR star driver refused to speak to the reporters after the race, which was probably a sensible move. However, the same could not be said about Dale Jr’s prodigy. Austin Hill recently slammed Sam Mayer for his apparent childish behavior of speaking up without even knowing what actually went down at the track.

Austin Hill blasts Dale Earnhardt Jr’s driver for not handling the situation like a man

During the Xfinity Series race at Bristol, tension escalated when Austin Hill’s and Sheldon Creed’s paths collided. Hill, taking the high line coming out of Turn 4, was inadvertently clipped by Creed, causing Hill to smack into the wall and ending his race for the night. The incident, while not a major collision, resulted in consequences that left Hill frustrated.

Post-race, Hill chose not to engage with reporters, maintaining his silence. However, Creed took the initiative to provide his perspective on what transpired. He acknowledged responsibility for the incident and expressed his understanding of the situation. Sheldon Creed accepted the blame as reported on NASCAR.com stating, “Obviously, it wasn’t my intention to come off the corner and get him in the left rear. I didn’t think we were going to come together… It’s on me, right? I’m the one trying to make the pass and I’m the one on the bottom of the racetrack.”

Crucially, Creed emphasized his friendship with Hill and their ability to overcome this incident. While tensions may have flared in the heat of the moment, their mutual respect and maturity as racers allowed them to address the issue promptly. Austin Hill confirmed the resolution, as Dustin Albino tweeted his remarks. “We’re good. We can handle it like men… We’re not Sam Mayer, by any means.”

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This statement highlights the contrast between the RCR teammates and what went down between Dale Earnhardt Jr teammates.

Sam Mayer called out Josh Berry in the aftermath of their wreck that ended the race for both

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In sharp contrast to Hill and Creed’s swift resolution, JR Motorsports, owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr, faced a different scenario during the same race. Teammates Sam Mayer and Josh Berry, both contenders for the championship, were involved in a collision that ended their race prematurely. Sam Mayer publicly criticized his teammate, Josh Berry, for what he suggested to be a “rookie mistake.” Mayer expressed frustration over the incident and questioned Berry’s racing decisions, particularly at the end of Stage 2.

“I got to talk to Josh so I’m not gonna say anything stupid now,” Sam Mayer told NASCAR. “But a very frustrating and unfortunate way to end a solid day. We were getting better and better as we went. I think by the end of it, we were gonna be right there and able to make something happen. I don’t know if we had race-winning speed yet. We didn’t survive long enough to tell but just unfortunate. He said he cut a tire down so that’s just part of it. But I mean, racing that hard at the end of Stage 2 for no reason, I mean, it’s not a veteran move in my opinion. But what do I know, I guess.”

Josh Berry defended himself, emphasizing that there was no ill intent in the incident. He cited their racing positions and the absence of any deliberate actions. “I mean, there’s no ill intent there, right? I mean, we’re just racing, I was running to the bottom. He’s running the top right. Like I said, without seeing if there was some prior contact or something that cut the tire down or what, right, but yeah, I didn’t just go in there and wipe him out.”

Mayer and Berry’s history dates back to their time in late models, where Berry played a mentoring role for Mayer. This existing relationship might contribute to an eventual resolution of their issues, despite the public exchange of criticism.

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So, what are your thoughts on the approaches taken by these teams and drivers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.