Kyle Larson details team meeting after contact with Chase Elliott

Kyle Larson doored Chase Elliott for the win at Watkins Glen International; A team meeting the next day has changed his tune on the contact

On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series raced on the road course of Watkins Glen International. The race ended with a bit of drama for the Hendrick Motorsports teammates of Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott.

On a late race restart, race leader Chase Elliott selected the outside lane. Kyle Larson was handed a bump draft from AJ Allmendinger on the restart, nosing Larson slightly ahead of Elliott into turn one.

As they jumped on the brakes, Larson locked up the right front wheel. He slid through the corner and ran Elliott wide. Elliott dropped through the field as a result.

Meanwhile, Larson drove to victory lane.

After the race, Elliott climbed from his car and went right to Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon. He appeared to be venting on the situation. Moments later, Elliott gave the most diplomatic interview of all time.

Chase Elliott not ok after contact with Kyle Larson for Watkins Glen win (Video)

Every Monday, Hendrick Motorsports hosts a competition meeting for all four drivers. Georgia resident Elliott pilots his plane to each of those meetings while the other three drivers travel from their Charlotte area homes.

On Tuesday, a select few NASCAR drivers took part in a test session at Martinsville Speedway. Larson was one of the drivers in the test and he was asked how the meeting went. It appears Larson had a lot of listening to do in the Monday meeting…

Kyle Larson comments on the Hendrick Motorsports meeting after the race

Kyle Larson victory lane - Watkins Glen International - NASCAR Cup Series
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

“I wish things would have I guess played out differently and Monday would have been a lot better for me,” Larson said during a test at Martinsville Speedway on Tuesday.

“It was productive. In the end, it was positive to have that talk. I’m ready to just move on from it and look forward to Daytona and on into the playoffs.”

“One thing is for sure, we all like to win. We try really hard to do that. In the end, I probably should have a little more respect next time.”

“You also have to look out for the organization and everybody as a whole. I wish things would have played out differently and Monday would have been a lot better for me.”

Larson explained that in the meeting he did more listening than talking.

“I took most of it in,” Larson said.

Watkins Glen Race Results: August 21, 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series)


Martinsville Speedway
Test Results
August 23, 2022
NASCAR Cup Series

The Martinsville Speedway test was for Goodyear. They brought a much softer tire and the track appeared to take rubber more than in previous races.

Pos | Driver | Best Time | Total Laps

1. Kyle Larson
20.128 | 213

2. Ryan Blaney
20.149 | 274

3. Daniel Suarez
20.153 | 282

4. Harrison Burton
20.168 | 374

5. Corey LaJoie
20.170 | 255

6. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
20.194 | 222

7. Chase Briscoe
20.205 | 187

8. Erik Jones/Ty Dillon
20.224 | 226

9. AJ Allmendinger
20.235 | 132

10. Ty Gibbs
20.259

11. Denny Hamlin
20.263 | 204

12. Kevin Harvick
185 | 20.269

13. Brad Keselowski
20.297 | 148

14. Alex Bowman
20.340 | 170

15. Tyler Reddick
20.398 | 232

16. Austin Cindric
20.426 | 175

17. Christopher Bell
20.451 | 174

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Chase Elliott | Kyle Larson | Watkins Glen International | NASCAR

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