On Friday afternoon, Christopher Bell revealed that “Chase” will join Joe Gibbs Racing to replace Martin Truex Jr. in 2025. Bell was talking about Chase Briscoe; however, [autotag]Kyle Larson[/autotag] had a better idea. Larson went on X and wished [autotag]Chase Elliott[/autotag] the best on his “new adventure at Joe Gibbs Racing” despite being blindsided. Larson ended the post with, “Good luck #d19.”
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was joking, and he was asked about his post about Elliott on Saturday. Larson started to laugh and discussed his post and Bell’s slip-up in his press conference.
“I was really proud of [the Chase Elliott post],” Larson said. “I was typing it so fast, I couldn’t wait to get it out. I texted [Christopher Bell] and [Chase Briscoe], I think before I even sent that tweet, that I was dying laughing. It was so hilarious. I mean, that’s the greatest way to announce somebody coming to a team, I think.”
Kyle Larson said he couldn't type fast enough the tweet about Chase Elliott going to Joe Gibbs Racing as a joke after Christopher Bell accidentally let it slip that "Chase" (meaning Chase Briscoe) is joining JGR next year. pic.twitter.com/oWoC5DnNKN
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“I’m sure PR departments have been planning this extravagant, very professional thing. They got way more clicks for that once they finally do announce it…I’m sure [Bell] will be at a much higher awareness now. Yeah, I think you can probably trust him going forward.”
Larson and Elliott are still teammates, but it didn’t come without excitement. The driver of the No. 5 car will now look forward to the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend. Ironically, Larson is chasing down Elliott for the lead in the Cup Series point standings after he wrecked at Iowa Speedway last Sunday.
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