“When It Comes to Building the Team…”: Chase Elliott Termed “Spoiled Little Rich Kid” as NASCAR Faithful Sway Towards Kyle Busch in Upcoming Battle

Pre-season is the only time when drivers get to unwind and reset. Meanwhile, they also have to keep themselves mentally and physically strong and prepare for the upcoming season. With Kyle Busch moving to a new team and Chase Elliott finishing 2022 on a disappointing note, both drivers and respective fans will be looking forward to the new season. 

The Kyle Busch saga with Joe Gibbs Racing was a narrative that floated around a lot during the second half of the 2022 season. A veteran and a legend for the team—one who won them 2 Cup Series titles—was left in the wake by JGR. Moreover, he lost his longstanding sponsor, M&M, who decided to leave NASCAR altogether. At the end of the messy divorce, all parties seemingly came out winners. JGR promoted the heir to the Gibbs name, Ty Gibbs, to a full-time Cup Series seat. Busch, on the other hand, found a seat with Richard Childress Racing. He also found several sponsors willing to bet on his skills and abilities.

For Chase Elliott, the season was going well until the last race in Phoenix. Considered by many as the favorite to win the race, Elliott found himself out of contention very early in the race. His contact with Ross Chastain spun him out, effectively ending his title chase.

But both drivers are seasoned and have proven records of winning. They understand the ups and downs are all part of the journey, and they will undoubtedly be gearing up to have a good 2023. Meanwhile, NASCAR on NBC has started a feud between the fans of the two drivers.

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Fans debate Kyle Busch v. Chase Elliott

Elliott has been an old-time customer of the #9 car for Hendrick Motorsports while Busch has taken up the #8 car at RCR. With the interest in the upcoming season building up, NASCAR on NBC went on social media to seek the fan favorite.

Most of the fans seemed to side with Busch for this one. His experience and years in the sport count much more than Elliott’s recent record according to fans.

However, keeping personal leanings aside, it would be comparatively difficult for Busch to compete with the firepower Elliott has backing him. Do you think Busch stands a chance?

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