Over the years, NASCAR has seen some of the most intense rivalries in all of racing. Nothing beats the thrill and excitement of seeing two of the most competitive and skilled drivers going neck and neck on the track. Fortunately for fans, Cup Series witnessed yet another epic showdown between HMS ace Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain.

Hours before their notorious altercation at Darlington this past Sunday, Hendrick Motorsports speedster Kyle Larson had some rather intriguing thoughts about his bitter rival!

The Trackhouse Racing Driver driver yet again delivered a stiff punchline as he wrecked the #5 driver, despite the fact that Larson had made some interesting comments about Chastain as he briefly mentioned the recent change in his attitude.

Kyle Larson sensed a change in Ross Chastain’s attitude as he revealed his thoughts

Ardent fans of NASCAR don’t need an introduction to the notorious and highly polarising Ross Chastain or his intense rivalry with HMS ace Kyle Larson.

Ahead of his Darlington run that saw the two engage in yet another wreck on track, Larson certainly raised some eyebrows with his comments. In an exclusive given to the popular Frontstretch media’s Dalton Hopkins, Larson briefly explained his thoughts on his rival’s apparent shift in attitude.

Larson dived into his rival’s psyche as he mentioned his usual pattern of apologizing for his aggressive in-your-face kind of racing soon after wrecking someone. Even as he mentioned Chastain’s “standard procedure,” Larson also said, “I feel like he’s getting little bit like that and yes I mean there’s times where he obviously feels really sorry and you know I would say like Dover he felt really bad and there’s other times you know where I feel like he doesn’t feel bad but he feels like he has to apologize, where I think you see less of those moments now.” 

And just a day after his comments about Chastain, things quickly went for a toss as the bitter rivals went down as Chastain crashed Larson while Larson took the turn to plow the #1 Chevy.

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The intense and gripping race at Darlington Raceway

Despite the recent NASCAR races being action-packed to the core with all the necessary elements, the Goodyear 400 at Darlington just topped the list big-time. Known for his super competitive and careless racing style, Chastain has sort of earned a notorious reputation.

While Larson looked to dish out a clinical performance at the track, it was fans that got the best out of Sunday’s race. And little did they know that the race was going to be a rollercoaster of cautions. Adding to the already furious feud between the two was the late tangle that caused massive damage to the #1 Chevy.

Soon as Chastain got to work as he pushed the #5 Chevy into the wall, the HMS driver retaliated furiously as he got the best of the exchange this time. Larson furiously plowed into the #1 car even carrying the car till the racecar was out of contention.

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With the two engaged in the brutal conflict, Chastain was at the receiving end as he couldn’t finish the race while Larson quenched his thirst for revenge after taking it to the driver as he finished 20th. On the other hand, Larson’s HMS teammate William Byron picked up his third win of the season.