Corey Lajoie Has a Savage 5-Word Reply for Chase Elliott After Last Year’s Controversy as He Gets Career-Best Finish on the Track He Was Wrecked Out of the Win

Last year’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta had its fair share of controversies, with fans split on their opinions about Chase Elliott‘s approach to victory. While the Hendrick Motorsports driver celebrated his historic win, it also deprived another driver, Corey Lajoie, of taking home the trophy.

In a recent Instagram post, Lajoie shared a meme featuring a screenshot of a text message from Elliott asking him if he was racing that weekend.

A video of an interview with Lajoie accompanied the meme where the interviewer tells him that since Elliott wasn’t racing that day, he could win the race. Lajoie responds, “I was texting him yesterday, that’s what I told him.”

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Elliott himself commented on the post, acknowledging the jab and saying, “Well played sir”. The post resurfaced the debate about Elliott’s style of racing and the controversy surrounding his comments after his victory.

So what made Corey Lajoie troll Elliott in the first place?

During the Atlanta race last year, Elliott allegedly threw a block on Lajoie, causing him to dash against the outside wall before spinning down to the inside. This resulted in Elliott taking the lead and winning the race. However, some fans felt that Lajoie deserved to win and that Elliott’s move was not fair.

After the win, Elliott said, “We all know what to do either go for the win or don’t. I’m going to choose option A every day of the week.” This statement added fuel to the fire, with fans divided on whether Elliott’s move was justified or not.

While the debate continues, it’s clear that Lajoie hasn’t forgotten about the incident. His savage response to the controversy has garnered attention and adds a touch of humor to the situation. As for Elliott, he may have won the race, but the mild controversy surrounding it still lingers.

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The NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta last year was one for the books, with controversies surrounding Elliott’s approach to victory. Lajoie’s recent Instagram post and witty response to the controversy have reignited the debate in a fun way. But at the end of the day, it was a win that Elliott would have cherished despite the mixed reactions.