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Ross Chastain truly, in every sense of the word, made a headline-worthy move to punch his ticket in the playoffs that will not be forgotten for years and years to come. However, in doing so, he also divided the NASCAR community with plenty of criticism coming his way, including from Kyle Larson.

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The Hendrick Motorsports driver didn’t hold back one bit as he expressed his honest thoughts on Chastain’s ‘video-game’ move.

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“Yeah, I’m a bit, I don’t know, embarrassed that I did because that was pretty embarrassing honestly,” Larson spoke about the move that brought back some memories for him.

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But right after that, Larson went on to criticize the move and claimed it had no place in NASCAR.

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“I think that’s not a good look for our sport. I don’t know what you guys think, probably think it’s cool, but it was pretty embarrassing,” he emphasized.

When questioned why he thought it was a bad look for NASCAR, Larson questioned back, “Why do you think it’s a good look?”

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However, despite him admitting what he himself did, followed by his opinions on the move, the fans were quick to point out what he did in Darlington last year against Denny Hamlin.

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Bubba Wallace calls for consistency in penalties after his own post-Kyle Larson wreck

It is up for debate whether NASCAR will or should penalize, or at least, ward off moves like Ross Chastain’s in future races. In fact, the whole subject of penalties and their consistency is a pretty hot topic in the sport right now.

This was what Bubba Wallace also emphasized as he made his return to Martinsville post serving his one-race suspension.

“I’m good with being the example if we can keep this consistent moving forward because it’s happened multiple times this year, and it’s something that may continue to happen you know, for other drivers down the road,” Wallace said.

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The 23XI Racing driver claimed he has “definitely learned” his lesson, but demands now that NASCAR be consistent with their penalties, “no matter what.”

Now whether they’ll be able to do so or not, only time will tell.

Also Read: “Hope I Don’t Make Any More Mistakes” – Kyle Larson Finally Opens Up On Bubba Wallace Saga Amid Million Dollar Loss For Michael Jordan’s Driver

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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