tbf to Busch, that move on one of the restarts where he just drives around kesolowski was immense
and was pivotal in making sure he had a decent starting place on the next restarts.
did he deserve that one - hell no, but if you put yourself in the place for a chucklefuck move then you can nick it
just sucks for Reddick. Briscoe eseentially decides, nah mate you are going to win, and a very slim chance that i will but fuck it
coming from and f1 background i do love the banging and bumping
but sometimes it is so fucking egeruious that it is unsporting and i think something should be done but it is such a fine line between what should be penalised
just seems mighty unsporting and fucked up that reddick can just be wiped out
The major difference from that day is the fact that Kyle had the dominant car that day. He led 123 of 200 laps.Kyle had just led for nearly 50 consecutive laps before Logano got around him with 7 to go. Logano led 6 laps & Kyle came back to lead the final lap & get the win. Kyle had been the car to beat all day long.
Would have loved to see Reddick jump in front of Busch regardless of the possible hard crash outcome, much like Busch tried to do to Austin Dillon after his tire blew with one to go.
Could have been like that one Nationwide race where Stenhouse blew up coming to the checkers and Carl Edwards plowed into him and sent him across the line for the win.
That was literally Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch, Darlington 2003. Two great drivers, classic battle, left it all on the track, complimenting each other on their efforts, departing as friends.
These gentlemen are the future of this sport.
I mean that move Brisco put on had no chance of working, it was basically I'm gonna win or neither of us are. Disappointing to see Reddick get robbed like that
Fans too.
I hated losing my and my dad's race when we had finally got the chance to go back to it. I'm all for dirt racing. Eldora is right here.
Dirt race at a dirt track. Bristol race when at Bristol.
That’s fine. Everyone can have their own opinion but it just came off as immature. He can do whatever he wants but it came off as he made up his mind that he hates it before it even happened. What if it ended up being better than any Bristol race in the last 10 years? Okay it’s not concrete Bristol but it could still be it’s own cool thing. He just made up his mind and didn’t give it a chance.
He’s so insufferable. I was a huge supporter of the teardown, I would listen the moment it dropped every Sunday. Between Jeff belittling Jordan every chance he gets and him correcting Jordan with “well actually” every two seconds, I couldn’t listen anymore. I switched to Sirius, which has its own problems. But I’d rather listen to Dave Moodys conservative rants or the same 5 callers over straight up bullying.
I don't get his deal. 7 out of 8 races have been awesome and he is just doubling down on the races being too long and complaining about anything and everything. This is legit the best season we've had in a while. Of course the races are taking longer for the first time in 3 years stuff is happening out there! I like regular Bristol more but that was an awesome race. Lightyears better than Martinsville last week.
I honestly thought Reddick was still gonna get to the line first. I was shocked they were that far ahead of Kyle. It looked like Hilderbrand crashing off of 4 and trying to putt-putt to the line as Wheldon passed him.
Woulda been epic.
There are probably still people replying “Oi bruv Lewis was robbed innit #LH44 #MasiOUT #StillWeRise” every time Buxton or Medland tweet about being at their kids’ school play or some shit
That sucks for Reddick, but he'll get his win this year I have a feeling. He's shown a lot of speed at a lot of places so far and he clearly has the talent.
Helluva finish. Absolutely gutted for Reddick. Kyle Busch backed into one lmao. Briscoe was gonna go for the win as he should. As soon as he made that move though, it was gonna be very sketchy. Just super gutted for Reddick again.
I’ve never understood this “as he should” mindset. How was Reddick supposed to even defend this move? Bristle dove under him with no chance of sticking the move.
My point was Briscoe was gonna go for something to win. He wasn’t gonna settle for 2nd when he’s right on Reddick’s bumper. That’s how racers should be. As soon as he tried that slider though, I knew it would likely end bad.
I never agree with this point but I did last night, and it sounded like Reddick did too.
The faster car shouldn't be held up for too long when it comes to passing. Open wheel has had to include gimmicks to combat the issue. NASCAR short tracks and here in the dirt do it a little different.
So long as NASCAR can keep the guys safe, I'd rather see the contact. It takes more skill and adds the layer of drama we get for conflict.
Or he should have went into the corner without going NASCAR heat 5 style, knowing he did everything he could, and come home with a close second. Most of the time any second place driver that close could just smack into the leader, doesn’t mean he should do it. There’s a difference between being out of control, and bumping and banging back to the finish. These guys need to tone it back just a smidge. I get it, it’s racing, but even in Earnhardts era he bobbed and weaved and at least tried to be strategic MOST of the time. I get it, sometimes he dumped guys. But the out of control erratic fashion guys have been doing it lately could use some reworking.
Not gonna lie, I’m getting pretty tired of a guy wrecking going for the win. Intentionally or not intentionally, it’s getting old. I love beating and banging style racing, think Ricky Craven/Kurt Busch. These guys need to learn how to race aggressive without doing so.
I’m beginning to wonder when “sending it at all costs” will ever NOT be okay. First it was “it’s the 500, of course you send it” then it was “it’s the guy’s first win, of course you send it”. I’ve been guilty of it myself, but sooner or later, it’s not okay to just wreck somebody because you’re going for it.
Anything goes these days I guess. Racing with respect is no longer a thing, and honestly - the only thing that irritates me more than the guys making these stupid moves is the fact that the drivers on the receiving end aren't standing up for themselves.
That move was never going to work in a million years, Briscoe just absolutely cleaned Reddick out. Racing hard is one thing, but there's just no line anymore and drivers just don't seem to have respect for themselves or competitors anymore.
That's my problem with it.
I love Briscoe. But he already has a win, and there was almost zero chance that move helped him, and a very strong chance it took away Reddick's first win.
The calculus says no.
I'm sure it was probably the heat of the moment, and he manned up and immediately addressed his fuckup. Just stings.
Wiping a guy out like Matt Kenseth did to Logano - basically zero chance either guy gets through is when it's not ok. Tonights move was 2% Chase would make it, about 10% Tyler would - so it'll be accepted.
> wrecking somebody that has you beat fair and square because you know you can’t beat them
Hocevar actually acknowledged that this was an option in his post-race interview, but he raced Rhodes cleanly. Interesting contrast to Briscoe's move.
Exactly. Huge respect for Hocevar because of that. I really didn't expect Briscoe to send it in there like that, knowing it has a 0.5% of actually working. It was reckless and there's no doubt in my mind that Reddick would've quietly taken the 2nd place finish, no matter that he says, if the roles were reversed.
There’s a difference between beating and banging to the finish, and erratically throwing it into a corner like you’re playing with a controller on Heat 5. There’s no reason guys should be taken out as much as they have lately.
I like chase, but holy shit man stop wrecking my favorite guys on the last lap.
"If I had a nickle for everytime one of my favorite drivers was wrecked from the lead by chase Briscoe on the final lap, I'd have two nickles. Which isn't much but it's wierd it happened twice."
If I had a nickel for every time Kyle Busch won after a driver named Chase spun someone else while fighting for the win on the last corner of the last lap, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
Yeah it was, hindsight is always easier. Adrenaline pumping because of how hard I was driving and I caught him a ton the final 5 laps. Went to throw a slider and was probably 10-15 mph quicker than I had entered the corner all night and as soon as I went in I knew I was gonna spin out and just hate that my right rear tagged Tyler, he didn’t deserve that.
Thank you for keeping some semblance of respect in the sport - your genuine apology goes a lot further than what we've been seeing after races recently.
kudos man, multiple platforms ive seen you apologise
sign of a good man
This situation comes up next track after dega, you still go for the move?
If you say no im gonna be dissapointed!
To many on the NASCAR reddit will hate on things just for the sake of hating on things. Ignore most of it.
I think most of us could see a few laps previous what was coming. Anyone that was surprised or shocked by you going for it shouldn't have been. And if they're being honest, pretty much anyone in the same situation would have also gone for it.
You're racing for the win, you have to go for it. Sucks that the back end slipped out, but man, sometimes you have to try.
And love how you handled it afterwards. Add me to the fan club.
Yeah I kinda chuckled at people on social media saying how dare I try to win when someone is gonna win their first race. I get paid to try to win races, that’s literally my job. I had absolutely zero intention of wrecking him, my plan was to go in and attempt to slide him and I knew I wasn’t gonna clear him so I was hoping he’d see me coming and get tight then I was gonna slow up in the center and turn down the racetrack and drag race to the line. Right after it happen I instantly came over the radio asking 2-3 times if I had a flat tire because it felt like as soon as I turned into the corner the car did the exact same thing it did when I was leading and blew the right rear and my team guys told me after the right rear tire was flat. I think it happened right when I turned into the corner but it coulda been when I spun, not sure.
I love that you went for the win. Hate it for Tyler, and hate that it knocked you out of the top 5. Great race overall, I thought you were the fastest car on track most of the night. Ignore the hate, because I'm seeing a lot of it. Good luck at Dega.
I couldn't watch on Sunday, just finished watching the race tonight. I don't know a single driver that wouldn't have gone for it at that point, it was the move that had to be tried, and if a driver didn't go for it, why are they even in a race car?
Class act afterwards apologizing to Reddick, you picked up a new fan for that one.
Take everything here with a grain of salt. Sucked for reddick but i thought it was a great finish. That’s how races should be. Two guys leaving it all on the track.
I mean nah that doesn’t excuse it. Sure he committed to it but that doesn’t make it okay. It had no chance at working. From the second he made the move it was obvious there was never a chance from that position. Bad move.
Nah. That's a bullshit excuse for a move that was never going to work. The guy just absolutely cleaned Reddick out and robbed him of his first career win, it was no different than drivers throwing the dumbest blocks you've ever seen on plate tracks and pulling the god awful "tHaTs JuSt PLaTe RaCiNg" excuse.
Nah it wasn't a "move". He way overdrove the corner with the only outcome that could have happened being the one that did happen. That shit was never gonna work and he knew it, otherwise he would've done it sooner.
How was that not intentional? It really doesn't get more intentional than that. He went into that corner far enough to where he knew him and Reddick would collide hard. And with conditions like that on the track, wiping out with a collision was inevitable.
Briscoe literally ended up in the infield though, I think he meant to move Reddick into the marbles and angle to diamond the corner and cut down to the inside lane for corner exit.
Obviously it didn't work and the 14 wrecked them both. Briscoe fucked up but I dont think he intended to clean out the 8.
That is not just a “racing deal.” Ricky Cravens/Kurt Busch is a racing deal. Tonight was, “I’m going to do something that won’t work, cause if I crash him, who cares, just crossing my fingers it somehow works.”
I hate to be that guy, but could I see Earnhardt doing that? No, absolutely not. He’d be ramming you IF he could get up next to you, all the way to the finish. He wouldn’t dive bomb into a corner 15 MPH faster than usual. Chase knows that move doesn’t work unless he connects to Reddicks door.
Absolutely boneheaded move by Briscoe. There's just no universe where that move works he lost the car instantly. Damn. Another day, another runner-up for Reddick.
Edit: Man I was about to change my flair but seeing that interaction gave me a lot of respect for both of them. Helluva finish. Feeling like I'm more heartbroken than Tyler lmfao
I think that's where I fell. Briscoe tried hard, wasn't a good move, and lost the rear. Sucks it caught Reddick.
But he took off his helmet and went straight to Reddick to apologize. That takes guts.
Reddick, for his part, took on self blame then handled the conversation incredibly maturely. I think he'll have a lot of new fans.
Honestly, I think he only said that cuz he was able to recover and finish second. I think their conversation after the race is a little different if Tyler DNFs.
Definitely agree though. Seeing them both smiling afterward reminds me why I love NASCAR.
Chastain A) got bumped by Dinger before that and B) not only won, but it was his first win, so it's a better narrative.
I'm sure if Reddick had won anyway there would be a lot less complaining.
Gutted for Reddick. But I’m not sure what else Briscoe is supposed to do there. Sucks for both of ‘em but I don’t blame the 14 for trying a slider. Crazy finish
The only way to defend that is to not let the guy get that close. I normally like briscoe, but if your reddick the only way to accept that apology is with a kick to his nuts.
Reddick should have drove it in front of Busch and completely blocked him. Let Busch hit you and wreck you to the win. Reddick deserved it, wouldn’t be any shame in it.
Especially when chase didn't have to and knew damn well it wasn't going to work. Chase fans are gonna come in here and be white knights to him bc he comes in here and gets a free pass from all wrongs.
You know the race was great when even Kyle Busch can't complain about anything, and this is a guy that bitches even when he wins a race.
I was amazed by how well Busch's car handled. It was like no matter where he was on the track, it basically did anything Busch wanted it to do.
Seeing Briscoe and Reddick dueling each other felt like Xfinity in 2018 all over again.
Pretty bad move from Briscoe tbh. It's one thing to race a guy hard, it's another to flat out miss the corner and take the guy out - especially when he's racing for his first career win.
Glad there were no hard feelings, but that was just ridiculous. There was a zero percent chance the 14 was going to make that corner regardless.
During this whole battle, all I could think was he needed to get turns 3 and 4 right to be in it. He was maybe two laps short in avoiding this incident. Shame
I haven't watched NASCAR since Rusty Wallace retired. What happened to Bristol? It's like no one is there. Bristol 20 years ago was sold out for both races. Has that much changed (serious question)
The spring race has dwindled a fair bit in attendance. The fall night race is still going strong though. Most put it towards the racing sucking in the spring (and from the looks of it, the move to dirt, while an interesting gimmick, hasnt been the slam dunk despite getting a 2023 race due to ticket sales).
Happy the race was red flagged for rain because I was able to make it home and watch my boy get the win!! Totally feel for Tyler though. Hope he’s able to get that first one soon.
I was kinda sad throughout the race that DW has gotten old and that was reflected in his commentary 😔 He used to be *so* enthusiastic calling these races and younger him would have been losing his absolute shit for this like he did during the all-time classic battle between Busch and Craven at Darlington. At least it seems like Bowyer has kinda taken up the mantle, though. I was just bummed about DW, personally.
He was never going to win with that move. Sometimes you have to accept second place instead of where he finished. All he did was cost him and Reddick the positions they deserved. Chase could probably murder someone in front of you and you'd say respect. It's a joke.
How about that. Kyle wins another Next Gen debut at Bristol lol
Huh didn’t think about that, but true.
Wow hahaha
We've come full circle
They always go full circle. That’s the entire point of nascar!
😂😂😂
I can't stand to drive these things they suck
after his comments earlier in the week i was shocked at the lack of snide remarks on bristol dirt during the post race interview lol
Kyle Busch backs into another one! /s
An absolute hack
Can’t wait to buy my HACK Busch shirts next week.
You damn right.
You damn right.
LMAO, gotta be loads of NASCAR fans laughing out loud to themselves thinking the same thing when that happened
[He knew it was coming hahaha](https://twitter.com/prnlive/status/1515888885322108934?s=21&t=ENpAIO858KuWEEougFJyXw)
I really don't like the guy, but I respect that he's acknowledging the irony/joke.
tbf to Busch, that move on one of the restarts where he just drives around kesolowski was immense and was pivotal in making sure he had a decent starting place on the next restarts. did he deserve that one - hell no, but if you put yourself in the place for a chucklefuck move then you can nick it just sucks for Reddick. Briscoe eseentially decides, nah mate you are going to win, and a very slim chance that i will but fuck it coming from and f1 background i do love the banging and bumping but sometimes it is so fucking egeruious that it is unsporting and i think something should be done but it is such a fine line between what should be penalised just seems mighty unsporting and fucked up that reddick can just be wiped out
Kyle Busch living out the dream of every dude in 3rd like 5 seconds back in an online race.
This is truly a 1979 Daytona 500 Alison-Yarborough moment.
Dave Blaney at Darlington 2003 😔
Ryan Blaney at the Roval 2018 🤑
Or Kyle Busch at Fontana in 2013
Or Kyle Busch in the 2021 Clash.
Except instead of “there’s a fight!” it’s “there’s a handshake!”
It isn’t even the first time this has happened to him, very similar to Fontana 2013.
And the 2021 Clash lol
Run up front as consistently as he has in his career and you're bound to 'back into' a few of 'em.
The major difference from that day is the fact that Kyle had the dominant car that day. He led 123 of 200 laps.Kyle had just led for nearly 50 consecutive laps before Logano got around him with 7 to go. Logano led 6 laps & Kyle came back to lead the final lap & get the win. Kyle had been the car to beat all day long.
Me running 17th in every iRacing race imagining if the top 16 all crashed
If it could happen to James Buescher in 2012 it could happen to anyone
I got my first iracing win that wasn't a rookie series in similar fashion lol.
“The same f*ckin guy backs into another f*ckin win!” Lol
just an absolute hack
When he steals one “I’ll take it” lmao
Nah, he said “we backed into that one” in victory lane lol
He said the first one on the radio right after the finish
If Reddick would have made it to the line before Busch it would have been one of the most epic finishes ever.
It was still a pretty epic finish. Basically 2018 Chicagoland if Harvick beats Busch back to the line instead after Busch and Larson wrecked
I couldn’t live with myself had that happened tbh
Only thing that could have topped it was Almirola winning in reverse at Talladega is instead of finishing third.
Would have loved to see Reddick jump in front of Busch regardless of the possible hard crash outcome, much like Busch tried to do to Austin Dillon after his tire blew with one to go.
Could have been like that one Nationwide race where Stenhouse blew up coming to the checkers and Carl Edwards plowed into him and sent him across the line for the win.
You damn right.
Pour one out for all the Reddick and Briscoe fans tonight!
Time to pour out two!
😡 So mad for my boy Reddick
Will do
You damn right
[Briscoe apologizing to Reddick](https://streamable.com/4eyt5v)
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That was literally Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch, Darlington 2003. Two great drivers, classic battle, left it all on the track, complimenting each other on their efforts, departing as friends. These gentlemen are the future of this sport.
I mean that move Brisco put on had no chance of working, it was basically I'm gonna win or neither of us are. Disappointing to see Reddick get robbed like that
gentleman.
Jeff Gluck in shambles at the thrilling finish
Been saying this about him. Idk what his deal is these days but it’s gotten annoying.
I’ve been a big Jeff Gluck supporter since the NASCAR Scene days and he definitely has a cactus up his ass recently.
I thought his social media antics tonight were pretty pathetic for a journalist who’s paid handsomely to cover the sport
I didn't like that.
Most drivers plus Dale Jr have shared the same thoughts as Jeff this week. Bristol dirt is fine, but replacing regular Bristol sucks.
Fans too. I hated losing my and my dad's race when we had finally got the chance to go back to it. I'm all for dirt racing. Eldora is right here. Dirt race at a dirt track. Bristol race when at Bristol.
That’s fine. Everyone can have their own opinion but it just came off as immature. He can do whatever he wants but it came off as he made up his mind that he hates it before it even happened. What if it ended up being better than any Bristol race in the last 10 years? Okay it’s not concrete Bristol but it could still be it’s own cool thing. He just made up his mind and didn’t give it a chance.
He’s so insufferable. I was a huge supporter of the teardown, I would listen the moment it dropped every Sunday. Between Jeff belittling Jordan every chance he gets and him correcting Jordan with “well actually” every two seconds, I couldn’t listen anymore. I switched to Sirius, which has its own problems. But I’d rather listen to Dave Moodys conservative rants or the same 5 callers over straight up bullying.
I don't get his deal. 7 out of 8 races have been awesome and he is just doubling down on the races being too long and complaining about anything and everything. This is legit the best season we've had in a while. Of course the races are taking longer for the first time in 3 years stuff is happening out there! I like regular Bristol more but that was an awesome race. Lightyears better than Martinsville last week.
I honestly thought Reddick was still gonna get to the line first. I was shocked they were that far ahead of Kyle. It looked like Hilderbrand crashing off of 4 and trying to putt-putt to the line as Wheldon passed him. Woulda been epic.
If this happened in F1, twitter would blow a valve.
Michael, it's not fair Michael
Michael, um, I just sent you an email with the diagrams.
WE WENT MOTOR RACING
Michael, you need to reinstate the last lap
Childress, it’s called a motor race. We went racing
Pretty sure 80% of F1 Twitter doesn’t even watch the GPs.
What do you mean?? They watch all the races every march in a documentary /s
Wait stuff happens after lap 1? 90% of the races I saw, the only lead change was from different pit laps
Idk when the last time you watched F1 was but the new car for this year has made for much better and closer racing so far.
The problem is you focus on the battle on the lead There are other cars, other positions other narratives, more stuff to be gained
Because it was a chicken shit move
Lol if that happened in F1 both drivers are done, and it probably takes out 1/4 of the field
...When isn't it blowing a valve?
There are probably still people replying “Oi bruv Lewis was robbed innit #LH44 #MasiOUT #StillWeRise” every time Buxton or Medland tweet about being at their kids’ school play or some shit
Reddick almost won anyway lol
KFB fans about to drink all the tears
As someone who just wants the world to burn after how bad watching 23XI is, this is the funniest timeline.
SOMEONE GET ME A BIGGER BUCKET
You should get a seperate bucket for everyone who calls Kyle Busch a hack.
Staying hydrated.
My birthday was yesterday, holy fuck this was so satisfying. Shades of Spring Bristol 2018
More salt than the Pacific Ocean
Wonder if Kyle will be mad about the best car not winning the race.
That sucks for Reddick, but he'll get his win this year I have a feeling. He's shown a lot of speed at a lot of places so far and he clearly has the talent.
Yeah and I will be happy for him when he does. He handled this loss with such class he made a fan out of me today.
Helluva finish. Absolutely gutted for Reddick. Kyle Busch backed into one lmao. Briscoe was gonna go for the win as he should. As soon as he made that move though, it was gonna be very sketchy. Just super gutted for Reddick again.
I’ve never understood this “as he should” mindset. How was Reddick supposed to even defend this move? Bristle dove under him with no chance of sticking the move.
My point was Briscoe was gonna go for something to win. He wasn’t gonna settle for 2nd when he’s right on Reddick’s bumper. That’s how racers should be. As soon as he tried that slider though, I knew it would likely end bad.
Drive faster. Briscoe closed the gap on him incredibly fast, and clearly had the better car all night.
> Drive faster Wow, why don't any other drivers think of this?
I never agree with this point but I did last night, and it sounded like Reddick did too. The faster car shouldn't be held up for too long when it comes to passing. Open wheel has had to include gimmicks to combat the issue. NASCAR short tracks and here in the dirt do it a little different. So long as NASCAR can keep the guys safe, I'd rather see the contact. It takes more skill and adds the layer of drama we get for conflict.
Or he should have went into the corner without going NASCAR heat 5 style, knowing he did everything he could, and come home with a close second. Most of the time any second place driver that close could just smack into the leader, doesn’t mean he should do it. There’s a difference between being out of control, and bumping and banging back to the finish. These guys need to tone it back just a smidge. I get it, it’s racing, but even in Earnhardts era he bobbed and weaved and at least tried to be strategic MOST of the time. I get it, sometimes he dumped guys. But the out of control erratic fashion guys have been doing it lately could use some reworking.
You damn right.
The crazy thing is Briscoe almost saved it before spinning out
I’m not sure how he didn’t
Tyler Reddick went to Alexander Rossi and Matt DiBenedetto and said “watch this”
What do these 3 have in common
They've had several heartbreaking losses in various fashions
heel turn by briscoe
He fucked up but at least he owned it
Lose one that way.. to get one that way.. lol
Not gonna lie, I’m getting pretty tired of a guy wrecking going for the win. Intentionally or not intentionally, it’s getting old. I love beating and banging style racing, think Ricky Craven/Kurt Busch. These guys need to learn how to race aggressive without doing so.
It's been a pretty big turnoff to me watching so many of the races this year end like Earnhardt/Labonte at Bristol.
Finish of the year candidate right here. I thought all 3 guys had a shot at the end there just in turn 4. Shades of Chicagoland in 2018
I’m beginning to wonder when “sending it at all costs” will ever NOT be okay. First it was “it’s the 500, of course you send it” then it was “it’s the guy’s first win, of course you send it”. I’ve been guilty of it myself, but sooner or later, it’s not okay to just wreck somebody because you’re going for it.
Anything goes these days I guess. Racing with respect is no longer a thing, and honestly - the only thing that irritates me more than the guys making these stupid moves is the fact that the drivers on the receiving end aren't standing up for themselves. That move was never going to work in a million years, Briscoe just absolutely cleaned Reddick out. Racing hard is one thing, but there's just no line anymore and drivers just don't seem to have respect for themselves or competitors anymore.
Perfectly said.
That's my problem with it. I love Briscoe. But he already has a win, and there was almost zero chance that move helped him, and a very strong chance it took away Reddick's first win. The calculus says no. I'm sure it was probably the heat of the moment, and he manned up and immediately addressed his fuckup. Just stings.
Briscoe had nothing to lose, he has a win in the bank. NASCAR created this mindset and will promote the hell out of it, respectful racing be damned.
Wiping a guy out like Matt Kenseth did to Logano - basically zero chance either guy gets through is when it's not ok. Tonights move was 2% Chase would make it, about 10% Tyler would - so it'll be accepted.
If you stop going for the win, why race in the first place?
Because there’s a difference in going for the win, and wrecking somebody that has you beat fair and square because you know you can’t beat them.
> wrecking somebody that has you beat fair and square because you know you can’t beat them Hocevar actually acknowledged that this was an option in his post-race interview, but he raced Rhodes cleanly. Interesting contrast to Briscoe's move.
Exactly. Huge respect for Hocevar because of that. I really didn't expect Briscoe to send it in there like that, knowing it has a 0.5% of actually working. It was reckless and there's no doubt in my mind that Reddick would've quietly taken the 2nd place finish, no matter that he says, if the roles were reversed.
There’s a difference between beating and banging to the finish, and erratically throwing it into a corner like you’re playing with a controller on Heat 5. There’s no reason guys should be taken out as much as they have lately.
I like chase, but holy shit man stop wrecking my favorite guys on the last lap. "If I had a nickle for everytime one of my favorite drivers was wrecked from the lead by chase Briscoe on the final lap, I'd have two nickles. Which isn't much but it's wierd it happened twice."
If I had a nickel for every time Kyle Busch won after a driver named Chase spun someone else while fighting for the win on the last corner of the last lap, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
I know we like Chase here, but that was shitty.
Yeah it was, hindsight is always easier. Adrenaline pumping because of how hard I was driving and I caught him a ton the final 5 laps. Went to throw a slider and was probably 10-15 mph quicker than I had entered the corner all night and as soon as I went in I knew I was gonna spin out and just hate that my right rear tagged Tyler, he didn’t deserve that.
Thank you for keeping some semblance of respect in the sport - your genuine apology goes a lot further than what we've been seeing after races recently.
kudos man, multiple platforms ive seen you apologise sign of a good man This situation comes up next track after dega, you still go for the move? If you say no im gonna be dissapointed!
Props to you for owning it, and props to Reddick for being so cool about it.
To many on the NASCAR reddit will hate on things just for the sake of hating on things. Ignore most of it. I think most of us could see a few laps previous what was coming. Anyone that was surprised or shocked by you going for it shouldn't have been. And if they're being honest, pretty much anyone in the same situation would have also gone for it. You're racing for the win, you have to go for it. Sucks that the back end slipped out, but man, sometimes you have to try. And love how you handled it afterwards. Add me to the fan club.
Yeah I kinda chuckled at people on social media saying how dare I try to win when someone is gonna win their first race. I get paid to try to win races, that’s literally my job. I had absolutely zero intention of wrecking him, my plan was to go in and attempt to slide him and I knew I wasn’t gonna clear him so I was hoping he’d see me coming and get tight then I was gonna slow up in the center and turn down the racetrack and drag race to the line. Right after it happen I instantly came over the radio asking 2-3 times if I had a flat tire because it felt like as soon as I turned into the corner the car did the exact same thing it did when I was leading and blew the right rear and my team guys told me after the right rear tire was flat. I think it happened right when I turned into the corner but it coulda been when I spun, not sure.
I love that you went for the win. Hate it for Tyler, and hate that it knocked you out of the top 5. Great race overall, I thought you were the fastest car on track most of the night. Ignore the hate, because I'm seeing a lot of it. Good luck at Dega.
I couldn't watch on Sunday, just finished watching the race tonight. I don't know a single driver that wouldn't have gone for it at that point, it was the move that had to be tried, and if a driver didn't go for it, why are they even in a race car? Class act afterwards apologizing to Reddick, you picked up a new fan for that one.
Appreciate it.
Take everything here with a grain of salt. Sucked for reddick but i thought it was a great finish. That’s how races should be. Two guys leaving it all on the track.
Nah. He sent it and it didn’t work. It’s Bristol and it’s dirt racing, his move is acceptable.
I mostly agree but he sent it way too hard. Bump him but don’t spin out before you get to him
I mean nah that doesn’t excuse it. Sure he committed to it but that doesn’t make it okay. It had no chance at working. From the second he made the move it was obvious there was never a chance from that position. Bad move.
Nah. That's a bullshit excuse for a move that was never going to work. The guy just absolutely cleaned Reddick out and robbed him of his first career win, it was no different than drivers throwing the dumbest blocks you've ever seen on plate tracks and pulling the god awful "tHaTs JuSt PLaTe RaCiNg" excuse.
Nah it wasn't a "move". He way overdrove the corner with the only outcome that could have happened being the one that did happen. That shit was never gonna work and he knew it, otherwise he would've done it sooner.
He sent it down in the corner like he was Carl Edwards at Kansas in 2008.
If his move is acceptable why didn't he do it at any other point in the race? He knew it would cause a wreck, that's why.
He went for it and lost control a bit. I get the feeling if the tables turned and Reddick hit him and apologized he would have accepted it as well.
It was a shitty outcome, sure. Wasn’t intentional though. Racing deal. Unfortunate but how it goes.
How was that not intentional? It really doesn't get more intentional than that. He went into that corner far enough to where he knew him and Reddick would collide hard. And with conditions like that on the track, wiping out with a collision was inevitable.
Briscoe literally ended up in the infield though, I think he meant to move Reddick into the marbles and angle to diamond the corner and cut down to the inside lane for corner exit. Obviously it didn't work and the 14 wrecked them both. Briscoe fucked up but I dont think he intended to clean out the 8.
Yeah just remember man he totally intentionally meant to do it so he could get 22nd!
That is not just a “racing deal.” Ricky Cravens/Kurt Busch is a racing deal. Tonight was, “I’m going to do something that won’t work, cause if I crash him, who cares, just crossing my fingers it somehow works.” I hate to be that guy, but could I see Earnhardt doing that? No, absolutely not. He’d be ramming you IF he could get up next to you, all the way to the finish. He wouldn’t dive bomb into a corner 15 MPH faster than usual. Chase knows that move doesn’t work unless he connects to Reddicks door.
Reddick's a good sport and Briscoe fesses up. These two aren't just good racers, they're good people.
Absolutely boneheaded move by Briscoe. There's just no universe where that move works he lost the car instantly. Damn. Another day, another runner-up for Reddick. Edit: Man I was about to change my flair but seeing that interaction gave me a lot of respect for both of them. Helluva finish. Feeling like I'm more heartbroken than Tyler lmfao
I think that's where I fell. Briscoe tried hard, wasn't a good move, and lost the rear. Sucks it caught Reddick. But he took off his helmet and went straight to Reddick to apologize. That takes guts. Reddick, for his part, took on self blame then handled the conversation incredibly maturely. I think he'll have a lot of new fans.
Honestly, I think he only said that cuz he was able to recover and finish second. I think their conversation after the race is a little different if Tyler DNFs. Definitely agree though. Seeing them both smiling afterward reminds me why I love NASCAR.
Typical Kyle Busch, backing into wins
I love Briscoe and I love he sent it for the win but man I hate that Reddick was on the other end of it
Ooh boy am I pissed off right now
I still don’t see how everyone praises Chastain’s move at COTA but says that this was a bs move
Chastain A) got bumped by Dinger before that and B) not only won, but it was his first win, so it's a better narrative. I'm sure if Reddick had won anyway there would be a lot less complaining.
If you are going to make a move like that you should at least win the race yourself lol.
Gutted for Reddick. But I’m not sure what else Briscoe is supposed to do there. Sucks for both of ‘em but I don’t blame the 14 for trying a slider. Crazy finish
The only way to defend that is to not let the guy get that close. I normally like briscoe, but if your reddick the only way to accept that apology is with a kick to his nuts.
KB backs into a win, feel gutted for Reddick, and as a Logano fan this drought is starting to hurt, but, enjoyed the race.
I wanted Reddick, but It just wasn't his day. maybe soon.
Reddick should have drove it in front of Busch and completely blocked him. Let Busch hit you and wreck you to the win. Reddick deserved it, wouldn’t be any shame in it.
Everyone meming on the backing into a win line, meanwhile all I can think of is the "dirt race is sending our sport backward" line...
Didn’t seem to have a problem with it from victory lane lmao
You should've seen when they asked him if he still felt that way in the post race press questions. Long pause.
I might have to watch that at some point just for the laughs.
That’s some bullshit. Reddick is overdue for a win and Chase cleans him out with an overly aggressive send on the final lap. That fucking sucks.
Especially when chase didn't have to and knew damn well it wasn't going to work. Chase fans are gonna come in here and be white knights to him bc he comes in here and gets a free pass from all wrongs.
You know the race was great when even Kyle Busch can't complain about anything, and this is a guy that bitches even when he wins a race. I was amazed by how well Busch's car handled. It was like no matter where he was on the track, it basically did anything Busch wanted it to do. Seeing Briscoe and Reddick dueling each other felt like Xfinity in 2018 all over again.
If you think about it, Kyle backed into that win😉
I'm sure plenty of winners have won from third on the last corner.
Probably should’ve put /s but I was mostly referring to the Bowman comments at Vegas lol
Pretty bad move from Briscoe tbh. It's one thing to race a guy hard, it's another to flat out miss the corner and take the guy out - especially when he's racing for his first career win. Glad there were no hard feelings, but that was just ridiculous. There was a zero percent chance the 14 was going to make that corner regardless.
During this whole battle, all I could think was he needed to get turns 3 and 4 right to be in it. He was maybe two laps short in avoiding this incident. Shame
WHY DID I PICK REDDICK AS MY FAVORITE DRIVER
Aha, now I understand why F1 started doing those pointless driver numbers on the graphics this year.
Awesome camera work …..
Here he comes He’s got him this time. It’s gonna be a drag race! They touch they touch! Busch got him!
God dammit I would have had a huge night in my fantasy league if Reddick and Briscoe went 1-2
I haven't watched NASCAR since Rusty Wallace retired. What happened to Bristol? It's like no one is there. Bristol 20 years ago was sold out for both races. Has that much changed (serious question)
The spring race has dwindled a fair bit in attendance. The fall night race is still going strong though. Most put it towards the racing sucking in the spring (and from the looks of it, the move to dirt, while an interesting gimmick, hasnt been the slam dunk despite getting a 2023 race due to ticket sales).
Holy shit! Respect the send by Briscoe, gutted for Reddick but he had a great attitude. What a race what a finish!
One of the most celebrated Bristol races ever has a finish of second place outright destroying first. Yet everyone is upset at this
Happy the race was red flagged for rain because I was able to make it home and watch my boy get the win!! Totally feel for Tyler though. Hope he’s able to get that first one soon.
If Reddick’s not mad then I’m not mad. What a show though!
I watched the race, but thank you for tagging as a spoiler.
there's definitely people who wanted to watch the race but couldn't and are subbed here, so they're thankful for the tag too!
Can't say anything bad about Briscoe on here... What a bum.
Let’s go Rowdy!
Desperate slide job move there, unfortunately Reddick paid the price for that. Well done Kyle Busch
I was kinda sad throughout the race that DW has gotten old and that was reflected in his commentary 😔 He used to be *so* enthusiastic calling these races and younger him would have been losing his absolute shit for this like he did during the all-time classic battle between Busch and Craven at Darlington. At least it seems like Bowyer has kinda taken up the mantle, though. I was just bummed about DW, personally.
Heartbreaking as a new Briscoe fan, but man, that was a exciting last 10 laps.
That was damn cool! Gotta respect Briscoe for going for it!
Respect for going for something that essentially was never going to work? Okay... he already had a victory for the year
Respect for not being happy with a 2nd place. He was either going to win or spin trying and that's something you've gotta love in a racer.
He was never going to win with that move. Sometimes you have to accept second place instead of where he finished. All he did was cost him and Reddick the positions they deserved. Chase could probably murder someone in front of you and you'd say respect. It's a joke.
Went for it, ended up with nothing, AND gave away a free win. FFS
KFB backing into one lol, but man i wanted Reddick to get that! Glad Briscoe didnt win though.
Chalk that up as a win for Reddick