Chase Elliott concludes his 42-race winless streak at Texas Motor Speedway. The Hendrick Motorsports driver had a fierce battle in the final stages of the race and emerged victorious, breaking the curse associated with Hooters that had lasted three decades. This victory was a dream come true for the former Cup Series champion.
In the early stages of the race, Chase Elliott was not among the top contenders, failing to secure any positions in stages one or two. However, he quickly stood out in the pack by lap 266. This move set a precedent for the Hendrick Motorsports driver, as it marked the end of the winless drought for a Hooters-sponsored driver since 1992.
After winning the race, the driver of the number 9 Chevy performed a Polish victory lap, a tradition started by Polish-American champion Alan Kulwicki. Chase Elliott expressed his joy in fulfilling his dream of honoring the racing legend and breaking the curse associated with Hooters. He seemed content with his performance.
Although Chase Elliott has been making waves throughout his 2024 NASCAR campaign, he still has a long way to go to catch up with the current leaders. He has been facing tough competition from his teammates recently. With Elliott’s win adding to the successes of his teammates, William Byron may face challenges in the middle part of the season.
The driver of the number 24 car initially fought for the lead but ended up settling for third place under pressure from behind. This may have been disheartening for him, but the 26-year-old continues to support his teammates.
“È incredibile. Stiamo tutti lavorando sodo per migliorare. So quanto abbiano lavorato duramente e sono un team molto capace. È fantastico vederli ottenere buoni risultati, e Chase è un compagno di squadra dedicato. Faccio sempre il tifo per questi ragazzi”, ha detto William Byron.
Nonostante l’incidente, Byron rimane ottimista riguardo ai suoi compagni di squadra e ora punta alla vittoria a Talladega. Ha già ottenuto due secondi posti al Speedway e punta a conquistare la vittoria questa volta sulla pista ad alta velocità.
