Ryan Blaney Reps Chase Elliott’s NASCAR Gear as He Praises the Most Popular Driver

In a recent turn of events, Ryan Blaney, a NASCAR driver, was seen sporting the NASCAR gear of Chase Elliott, who happens to be the holder of the current Most Popular Driver award. Blaney representing Elliott garnered attention from fans and followers of the sport. Both the NASCAR drivers have a long history of friendship and rivalry on the track.

This particular incident unfolded when Ryan Blaney tweeted a clip from his Glass Case of Emotion podcast, where he made some exciting remarks.

Ryan Blaney proposed a unique bet to contender Chase Elliott

Ryan Blaney, the No. 12 Team Penske Ford Mustang, proposed an intriguing bet. Blaney said if he were to beat Chase Elliott in the most popular driver rankings, Elliott would have to wear Blaney’s gear. However, in a twist of irony, Blaney was already seen wearing Elliott’s gear, which he referred to as his “favorite wintertime sweatshirt”. This is seen as a sign of respect and admiration towards Elliott.

Furthermore, Blaney jokingly mentioned on the GCOE podcast that if he wins, the bet for Elliott should be something as large as tattooing Blaney’s face on his calf or any visible part of the body. Both the hosts, Chuck Bush and Kim Coon, were seen giggling at Blaney’s demand.

However, Blaney’s comments were not just about bets. He also addressed Elliott’s popularity, saying, “his cheers run beyond the racetrack.”

Having some hope, he continued, “I could have a good chance though,” expressing optimism about his chances of winning the Most Popular Driver title. He is confident that his fans will vote for him, which could lead him to winning the award.

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When Ryan Blaney talked about fighting Chase Elliott

In the highly charged world of NASCAR, where 40 cars contending for the top spot often leads to rigorous competition and even collisions, a brawl between drivers is still not typically expected. However, 2023 champions Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott seem to have a different opinion as they have something clever in mind.

Both incredible drivers have been planning to stage a fight for years. While Elliott has had his share of on-track dissension, Blaney is not known for his hostile or aggressive nature. He is not the type to pick a fight with his contenders, which makes his planned showdown even more interesting.

As per a tweet by NASCAR on NBC, Blaney stated on the Dale Jr. Download, “Chase and I have been talking about staging [a fight] for years. Kind of run each other a little bit on the racetrack. Like at the end of the race. Get out and just go to town on each other. Could you imagine the headlines? That would be so cool.” 

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Therefore, it can be said that the camaraderie between NASCAR drivers, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott, has taken a fascinating turn with Blaney donning Elliott’s gear and both of them contemplating a planned fight.