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There are some NASCAR drivers who love golf. But after watching this video, it seems that there aren’t many golf players and presenters who would love to drive in NASCAR. Here is why one of the best drivers like Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr was torched on live TV by a golf presenter.

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In a 2019 video shared on YouTube, Golf presenter Teryn Gregson called out ‘A few of racing’s finest’ for their driving skills. During the ‘Good, Bad, and Unusual’ section of her reporting, Gregson shared a clip of the time when some NACAR drivers got ahold of some golf carts.

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In the clip, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr are struggling to park their golf carts. In a hilarious turn of events, Kyle Larson runs into Hamlin and Stenhouse’s cart. And not just once!

Seeing this as an unusual and hilarious event, Gregson called out the drivers for their hysterical driving skills. Furthermore, she said that the three drivers are “Used to left turns, not parallel parking.”

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But this doesn’t mean that NASCAR drivers can’t drive well off-track. In fact, some of these drivers have the coolest cars out there!

What cars do NASCAR drivers drive off-track?

It is obvious that a person who loves to drive powerful cars for a living would put much thought into the cars they drive off the track. And as stock car drivers, some of these drivers prefer the classic cars over the fast new generation ones.

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Joe Gibbs Racing’s Jimmie Johnson purchased his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air from the 2014 43rd Barett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector car auction. Moreover, Team Penske’s Joey Logano got his hands on a Chevy Sports truck. Having bought it with his own money, Loganobelieves that his car has true sentimental value.

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Apart from them, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson rides a 1949 Chevy Stepside. Continuing the love for classics, NASCAR’s Rocket Man, Ryan Newman is a proud owner of a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.

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Devyani Sharma

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Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a portfolio of several in-depth and behind-the -scene stories, she is highly regarded for her ability to provide a nuanced and balanced perspective on the sport. With a Master's Degree in English literature, Devyani places great importance on the power of words and their ability to connect with Motorheads. Devyani is a devoted fan of Hendrick Motorsports, drawn to the team's illustrious history and robust driver lineup. She is particularly enthusiastic about Chase Elliott, who she believes possesses the skills and mindset to become the next big name in NASCAR. Devyani's passion for both motorsports and writing has culminated in a successful career as a NASCAR journalist. When not watching the races, Devyani indulges in her love of fiction novels and sci-fi movies.

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