Jeff Gordon Headlines Hendrick Motorsports’ Le Mans Leak; Massive Backlash at Chase Elliott-Kyle Larson Exclusion
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 05: Kyle Larson (#5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet) looks at Chase Elliott (#9 Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet) as he answers a question for a media press conference during the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum NASCAR Cup Series race on February 05, 2022, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 05: Kyle Larson (#5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet) looks at Chase Elliott (#9 Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet) as he answers a question for a media press conference during the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum NASCAR Cup Series race on February 05, 2022, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Amidst the grim situation around the Next Gen car in NASCAR between the drivers and fans, you’d think the mood will light up with the Le Mans project coming up next year. However, that isn’t the case because the fans aren’t exactly ‘OK’ with the rumored lineup which excludes Hendrick duo, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott.
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According to journalist Jenna Fryer, the lineup in the subject is set to have two of the greatest ever drivers in NASCAR history, along with a stock car-endurance hybrid trump card.
“Word on the street at Petit Le Mans is the #NASCAR Le Mans car will be a lineup of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller,” she wrote.
Word on the street at Petit Le Mans is the #NASCAR Le Mans car will be a lineup of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller.
— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) October 1, 2022
Now, this was something that the fans didn’t quite approve of. Some argued that the lineup has more to do with brand power than actual talent, while some wondered why there was no Kyle Larson or Chase Elliott in the bracket.
But in general, the mood wasn’t quite jovial despite the 11 Cup championships that Gordon and Johnson bring.
Why Jimmie? He's not that good outside of nascar.
— Tony (@ShrimpShrubbery) October 1, 2022
Rather see more Le Mans experienced drivers. Going for names over talent. With the exception of MR
— Frank Schmidt (@EminemHammer) October 1, 2022
I would say Gordon’s position in HMS would be beneficial to them more. Shouldn’t the drivers be 100% impartial to all nascar teams
— Tyler Jacoby (@tyler_jacoby2) October 1, 2022
Jeff Gordon was not good when he ran the 24 hours of Daytona no way he should be in the Lemans race has not-race in recent years years he would be a safety hazard get a current driver
— David shaw (@DavidShaw007) October 2, 2022
It’s a shame they couldn’t get Larson or Elliott because of the Cup Schedule
— Rowdy (@Rowdy_70) October 1, 2022
— Jordan H. 𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘔𝘌¹⁷ 🦄 (@JthamanoV2) October 1, 2022
they already lost 😭😭
— 𝖈𝖊𝖘𝖆𝖗 🏁 (@ohthatscesarr) October 1, 2022
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What did Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson think of racing in Le Mans?
In a recent interview, Chase Elliott opened up on his thoughts on competing in the crown jewel of endurance racing, and his thoughts weren’t exactly thrilling, for him personally.
“There’s no competition in the class,” Elliott said about the key reason for him not being interested. “I want to go and compete. And that’s the part that I enjoy, seeing where you stack up against other competitors and where I can do better and just kind of challenging myself and pushing myself.”
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AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 07: #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts races #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro HendrickCars.com during the NASCAR Cup Series championship race on November 7, 2021 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
On the other hand, Kyle Larson was on the different side of the tracks.
The defending Cup Series champion has admitted his willingness to take part in the Le Mans project on many occasions. When asked whether he’d be interested in running the race, Larson said, “I would, yes.”
With that said, do you think the rumored lineup for the Le Mans project would bring any success? Or would you make any other changes?
Let us know in the comments below.
