Hendrick says Chastain is making a lot enemies in the Cup paddock because of his overly aggressive driving.
In addition to Sunday’s incident between race-leaders Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain at Darlington, Larson got caught up in wrecks triggered by Chastain at Dover and Talladega.
“He’s got so much talent. If he would just calm down. He’s got a lot of talent, but he’s making a lot of enemies.”Jared C. TiltonIn addition to Sunday’s incident at Darlington, Larson got caught up in wrecks triggered by Chastain at Dover and Talladega.Hendrick went through something similar in the late 1980s not long after he became a team owner. This time it was Dale Earnhardt who kept wreckingIt came to a head in 1987 during May at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“I’ve told Chevrolet if you wreck us, you’re going to get it back,” Hendrick said. “If you don’t do it, they’ll run all over you. “It’s either NASCAR or the drivers, the owners,” Hendrick continued. “You’ve heard the pit crew say before, we like it. We don’t care if people like us. We’re here to run over and win.With 30 laps remaining, Chastain and Larson appeared to be in control of the Darlington race. Throughout the event they had been two of the three strongest cars, leading a total of 122 laps.
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