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The aftermath of Noah Gragson’s antics has the NASCAR world abuzz. It’s a stark lesson for drivers and budding talents aiming for the NASCAR spotlight. With caution in the air, drivers are treading carefully in the social media maze.

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At a pre-race conference, this weekend at Watkins Glen, Richard Childress’ star driver, Austin Hill, stepped up, offering sage advice on online conduct, drawing parallels to Gragson’s suspension. Urging aspiring racers to take heed as social media becomes a potential career crossroads, Hill sheds light on the thin line between fame and folly.

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Prior to the Xfinity race, in a question that veered off the track, an intriguing perspective on parenting in the age of social media emerged. “This is kind of an off-track question, but parenting has always been a tough job, but now parents have to deal with social media. How do you teach your children to be responsible, and do you go back and show them anything that happened early in your career to say, ‘Hey look, I shouldn’t have done this, but this is what you need to do’?”

Sharing his insights, the RCR driver and father of 3 responded, “Yeah, I mean, that’s a good question. For me, I mean, the easiest way for me to avoid all the social media stuff is don’t really post on social media. That’s kind of the easiest way to stay out of all the news, I guess.”

Hill then emphasized the need for profound consideration before sharing content, advocating for an approach that circumvents potential pitfalls. Reflecting on a personal strategy, he continued, “And for me, the easiest way to avoid that is just to not do it. Honestly, so it keeps me out of getting in trouble with sponsors or NASCAR or the race teams.”

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Hill further affirmed the significance of being mindful in the virtual realm. “Yeah, I know for sure. And anything that you post or like on social media, somebody’s gonna screenshot it right away. So, someone’s always watching for sure.”

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Noah Gragson seeks release from duties

Seemingly, Noah Gragson could take a page from Hill’s wisdom, though it might be a belated lesson. As the dust settled and the shockwaves of Gragson’s exit from Legacy Motor Club settled within the racing community, the driver took to Twitter with a sincere statement, expressing his intent to seek release for a chance at NASCAR reinstatement. Gragson conveyed his enthusiasm for redemption, aspiring to rekindle pride among family, team, and fans.

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I have asked LEGACY MOTOR CLUB to release me from my contract so that I can take time to work through the NASCAR reinstatement process. I love racing, and I am looking forward to a second chance to compete for wins at the highest level of NASCAR – and most importantly, make my family, my team, and the fans proud of me once again.”

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In response, Team’s CEO Cal Wells lauded Gragson’s accountability amid adversity, highlighting his potential and resilience. Wells affirmed, “Noah has a ton of talent and has a great personality. This is a difficult situation, but we are proud that Noah has taken ownership of his actions and are confident he will work through this process with NASCAR and come back stronger.”

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With all the shenanigans finally calming down, the NASCAR scene is gearing up for a redemption arc. Who knows, we might just be seeing a Kyle Larson 2.0 in the works.

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