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Simply put, NASCAR is both thrill and entertainment for most of its fans, whether it’s a controversial race, clashes with the organization, or their favorite driver’s victory. Joining this week’s entertainment is returning Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott!
After announcing his much-anticipated return to the Oval after a tragic crash earlier last month, the #9 Chevy driver really stirs things up with this car and reveals his other side on a popular YouTube channel.
Speaking on the popular The Pat McAfee Show, Hendrick’s speedster revealed his thoughts on leaving, returning to the track and the other side that lets him be Chase Elliott.
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Chase Elliott reveals his ‘soft’ side while speaking to Pat McAfee!
Pat McAfee is one of those unique YouTubers out there. His distinctive and enthusiastic style really sets him apart from the rest. His super energetic aura and no-nonsense approach have appealed to fans, shortly after his recent return announcement, the #9 ace Hendrick Motorsports speedster was welcomed to the podcast.
At the beginning of the show, Elliott briefly mentioned the road he took on his way back to the oval, practicing on simulators while also understanding the legendary Martinsville Speedway. After that, the presenter had a quirky question for the driver, citing a documentary starring free soloist Mark LeClaire’s ace, Pat compared the adventure sport to NASCAR’s fast lanes.
“Watching these people at work is like, oh, they’re not scared, do you feel like you’re one of those types of people?” he asks. To which a cool but witty Elliott replied: “No, II think it’s quite different, I don’t think you’ll find me free climbing in an icy canyon any time soon.”
To Elliott, Pat said, “you are soft,” Eliot said “Definitely soft, you have to be a little messed up I guess to find that funny don’t you?”
How did the team fare without Elliott and what to expect from his comeback?
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With their top driver out due to an unfortunate accident and breaking his left leg, Hendrick Motorsports needed to find a suitable replacement and they had just the right man to do it. Josh Berry is the man who replaced Elliott. As a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Berry had the experience factor in him, and the driver proved his worth after his spectacular performances at the Circuit of The Americas and Richmond.
Even NASCAR legend and Hendrick Motorsports Vice President Jeff Gordon didn’t hesitate to commend the driver for his outstanding performance: “i feel like him [Berry] did a great job every time he was in a car.”
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For the upcoming race in Martinsville, the driver has now qualified in 24th place, understandably given that the driver was not on track, and the Martinsville event, which is a short 400 lap rather than the 500 laps, could be one quite a big hurdle for returning his driver.