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Amid NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, a race known for its endurance and intensity, Mother Nature decided to make her presence known stopping the action halfway through due to heavy rain and lightning But a moment of sheer brilliance captivated one of NASCAR’s veterans, Kyle Petty. Petty found himself left awestruck by an overtake made by William Byron during the race.
For Petty, the sight of William Byron‘s overtake during the race stood out as he called that maneuver a ‘piece of art’ which reminded him of the good old days when Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Sr. used to pull the same maneuver.
Kyle Petty awestruck by William Byron’s brilliance
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Despite only completing 249 laps of the Coca-Cola 600, the race still produced a highlight that left the crowd and a NASCAR veteran in awe- William Byron’s daring pass by the grass.
As Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs engaged in a fierce battle for the lead, their duel was already shaping up to be one of the most intense moments of the race. Gibbs, behind the #54 and Reddick behind #45, was putting on a thrilling display of wheel-to-wheel racing at the front of the pack.
But William Byron, who was right on the wheel-to-wheel action, took the opportunity on the front stretch. With a quick reflex, Byron drove to the edge of the track, sliding through the ‘grass’ with his pinpoint precision, and made a breathtaking pass, not on one, but two drivers at once. It was a move that evoked the memories of the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr’s overtakes during his racing days.
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Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle Petty, known for this insightful analysis and a deep understanding of NASCAR, wasted no time highlighting Byron’s double overtake as the standout moment of the race in his Hot Takes video of this week. Even though the ‘grass’ on the track is not real, it is painted on, that pass impressed Petty, “The most exciting thing we saw yesterday was William Byron’s pass in the grass, It was not a pass in the grass, yes he passed, but it was astroturf, they paved that. They put turf over that for safety reasons so there’s no longer grass out there.”
He continued, “Even the great pass in the grass with Bill Elliott and Dale Sr. was not a pass. They maintained their positions. That’s just a great name for a piece of art.” The overtake was truly remarkable. It’s a shame that the race ended prematurely because the action on the track was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was pointing towards another exceptional race, but the weather had to dampen the legendary contest.
Byron’s daring ‘pass in the grass’ glory
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William Byron’s daring maneuver through the grass on the front stretch at the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway stood out as the highlight of the race. The move was so impressive that the NASCAR officials couldn’t help but question Byron’s seriousness in pulling it off. Yet, there was no denying the skill behind the overtake. With a car that showcased undeniable potential, Byron had the performance that would have challenged for the win.
Byron re-shared the overtake video posted by NASCAR and captioned it “yes” stating he was indeed very serious about the overtake.
— William Byron (@WilliamByron) May 27, 2024
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Despite his standout performance and a podium finish in third place, NASCAR’s decision to call the race after just 249 laps ruined Byron’s hopes for victory because the track was not drying as fast as expected after the rain. But let us know what you think about the stunning overtake!