Chase Elliott Delivered “Knockout Blow” as Battle With NASCAR Driver Heats Up

Published 11/19/2022, 10:15 AM EST

So, the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series is over. But what next? After a successful racing season, it’s time for fans to vote for their favorite NASCAR driver of the year. And with a great season in his rearview mirror, most believe the winner might be the effervescent Chase Elliott. However, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney has come up with some fantastic arguments in order to prove his superiority over Elliott.

And no, these arguments are not about his driving skills. Reposting videos from another Twitter account named Hootie, Blaney enlightened his fans about why he is the perfect choice for the 2022 NASCAR MVP Award.

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Unearthing some weird ‘facts’ about Elliott and his eating habits, the Team Penske driver questioned fans whether they know the real Chase Elliott. Glad to see their favorite driver pulling his colleague’s leg, NASCAR fans expressed their opinions in the comment section.

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love you Ryan but Chase has my vote everyday! You are my 2nd fav driver. You are so funny!
— Jean (@chasefan4eva9) November 18, 2022

Anxiously awaiting the Elliott counterattack……or is this a knockout blow! 😳😯😮
— Rusty (@Rusty_in_NC) November 18, 2022

As part of the Chicken Wing Lovers Community, I approve this message.
— Tommy Power. (@Tommy_Power) November 18, 2022

Lmao. Well you’ve got me convinced!
— TOPGUNCANADA00 (@TOPGUNCANADA) November 18, 2022

I am convinced where do I vote…
— Kerri Smith (@Tinkerbell51968) November 18, 2022

You have taste, YRB. Just say no to blandness!
— P B Dingus (@Pbdingus2) November 19, 2022

Chase Elliott Under Threat as Fans Voice Support for Rival In All Important Battle

Well, no matter who wins the award, it’s clear that fans are loving this fun anti-Elliott campaign. After all, it’s all about the chicken wings lover community.

Who, apart from Chase Elliott, is an MVP contender?

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Chase Elliott has successfully maintained the tradition of winning the Most Popular Driver Award since 2018. And this year too, many believe that the tradition will continue. However, apart from him, there are two other drivers who are being viewed as strong contenders for this title.

According to some fan opinions on Twitter amidst other social media sites, potentially Ross Chastain and 2022 Cup Series winner Joey Logano are the two major contenders against the favorite.

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Calling the Chastain fans the ‘Melon Man Gang,’ many fans declared their allegiance with the TrackHouse Racing star on NASCAR’s official voting page. But there were others who sided with the two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, declaring him as clearly the best driver of the season and the most deserving person for the award.

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Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Having completed her postgrad in English Literature, she has worked as a content writer for a while now. With over three years of experience in the field and hundreds of articles published on the web, Devyani has now associated with EssentiallySports to start her journey in the world of sports journalism.

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Akash Pandhare