Flirting With Disaster... Again | NASCAR Chicago Street Race Review & Analysis

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[@TheHighRoad1748]

Gragson passed the Turn 6 curse onto his teammates 😭

[@craigconstable9407]

Wendys and turn 6 ??????

[@liamgriffin218]

Gragson 2023 Briscoe 2024 🤝 hitting tire barriers on the Chicago SC

[@bighand1530]

@@liamgriffin218 Wow.

[@JackCallSports]

All of Hendrick in the playoffs must be a huge relief for that organization

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

It's that way every year. Usually by the first month of the season. Nascar guarantees it.

[@dmoran1093]

​@@WALTRIPFLAIR😂 bowman didn't make it last season.

[@isaiahmarker407]

​@@dmoran1093Chase Elliott didn't make it last season as a driver either

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

@@dmoran1093 Only injury prevented it. Hard to drive one of the four fastest cars with a broken back.

[@vercingetorix444]

NICE TRY DENNY ROCK WILL STILL POO ON YOUR PHONE

[@MG121.]

Kyle Busch finished P9…. his first top 10 since Kansas on May 5. My life is officially complete

[@EricEstepp]

Huge

[@EthansNASCAR_Football]

Congrats man hope he can turn things around.

[@shandonsimpson307]

@@EricEstepphey

[@shandonsimpson307]

@@EricEstepp what race do you think would Kyle Busch would win this year

[@brenthall393]

Not a big KB fan, but happy for his better finish. Would love to see him win one. I think his biggest problem this year has been RCR. He is a primo racer.

[@Jdfuller82]

NASCAR and NBC know there are no lights. NASCAR has to agree with the start time. It's so stupid to have the race start that late especially with a track without lights.

[@YouTubeAuditor1]

There were protesters surrounding the track and allegedly on the track itself. This is why you go to a dedicated speedway instead of racing in the middle of a city. Then you can race whenever you want, and everyone can see the whole racetrack.

[@davidreece5867]

@@KZbinAuditor1there were no protesters on the track.

[@RileyHerbst98]

Nascar is just the weather channel at this point with how many times Mother Nature loves to follow them

[@SortaNonymous]

Has NBC even gone one race this season without pulling up the radar at some point? I'm serious! They may as well have it on the broadcast 24/7 at this rate even when the sky looks absolutely perfect, just in case...

[@jermaineboyd6594]

I haven't watch the actual weather channel in 8 years I probably tune into it this coming weekend if Pocono is have chances for rain.

[@danielblock6876]

There busy covering hurricanes.

[@rustklz]

Shoutout to the #31 team. Despite Hemric being pretty underwhelming, his crew chief has put him in a respectful finishing position multiple times this year solely based on strategy.

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

That guy deserves a promotion to a better organization because he's making lemonade out of his lemons

[@rustklz]

@@DepravedCoTApologist Fr tho, like Hemric will be running 27th or something, and then he’ll pull some strategy to get him finishing in the top 15

[@RC.41]

Hemric is the definition of mid

[@StevenP727]

Fck the chiefs

[@Crussell04]

@@RC.41 Xfinity champ 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DennyDeliversYT]

and when i’m back in chicago… 🎶🎵 it’s raining… 🌧️😐 another wreck ahead of me… i was in it… 💀

[@unicornvenom420]

That’s a golden song that is a hidden gem

[@spccantonment]

So, how is that meme vid coming along? How are you gonna do Hamlin's wrecks as a fan?

[@donovanj0623]

Hey DennyDelivers

[@RAFMonMar]

People don’t give Suarez the credit he deserves, like bro was running top 10, got involved in Bowman’s bs with Bubba, fell down to 38th and he still finished 11th. Without all his trouble he could’ve finished well indeed the top 5

[@BlACKCOFFEE2988]

Same for bubba they both got screwed out of top 5’s yes I said it

[@ScottXC91]

Yeah after he dumped Elliott like a chump.

[@cac90277]

Suarez is garbage. I am not sure how you can defend his average finish in races. He shouldn’t be in that car. There are other more qualified drivers that could do much better.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

He's not very good period

[@RAFMonMar]

@@ScottXC91yeah but Chase did the same to him, it was only fair

[@mister_aidan09]

The Briscoe hate train is now at its highest after what happened

[@codypercy4526]

Dude I'm quite the opposite of a briscoe fan but loved seeing him take SVG out. Made it a lot more fun!

[@missioufojet]

Such a shame a good team like the 19 will get this piece of s**t of a driver. From my favorite number for the driver to ignored and will finish midpack all weeks....

[@isaiahmarker407]

Did Briscoe do it intentionally?

[@saintaugboys3026]

@@missioufojetHe is the highest of the shit SHR and I don't think he'll disappoint. What he did was clearly an accident, and he is worthy of this ride

[@allenrich1134]

love seeing people get on here bitching about how drivers can't drive they had to something in racing some where to prove they could win to get to cup put everyone in equal cars like iroc. then you will see different guys win. 8:00

[@Landmasters]

Major shoutouts to McDowell on this day, although I'd wager he was being a debbie downer in the post-race interviews, call it a hunch Starts off terrible, pits first fearing the wet conditions to lose all track position (and I think he went a lap down at one point), all while his teammate Gilliland was hanging around in the Top 5. But after that 2nd stage ended it became a damn rocket ship, going from 26th to 5th with the race being shortened would be crazy at a Superspeedway, but he did it at this pretty tightly packed street course

[@Charlesphilip]

Chaotic but glad for bowman

[@JackCallSports]

Tyler Reddick needs to calm down I feel he’s trying way too hard Kinda like when Larson was at Ganassi

[@corduroycal]

Agreed

[@sosedup]

And it doesn't help that 23XI kinda sucks strategy wise

[@CVTaxi]

Larson still tries too hard. Look at what he just did in this race.

[@Ka_Gg]

You mean Larson in general. But yeah Reddick had plenty of time imo.

[@Ka_Gg]

​@@CVTaxias a Larson fan it's sad and true. Let's also not ignore him smashing the barrels going on pit road and 75 other mistakes the last few years.

[@jacobevenson8702]

Bowman was much more deserving of the win than most people are giving him credit for. Dude had the second best average running position throughout the race, only beat by Ty Gibbs, and never dropped below 14th in the race (best “lowest position” of any driver in the field). Definite top 5 car but people will see how quickly Reddick caught up to him and not pay attention to the absolutely MASSIVE difference in tires the likes of which we’ve probably never seen on a road course before in cup.

[@PitbullN.C.]

In the threat of rain they should start out on rain tires. And run em till the course is dry. This switching from slicks to weather tires is b.s. let the team decide when to run em

[@Roadhouse1997]

​@@PitbullN.C. the teams had the option to start on either tire at the beginning and was even given a free pace lap to decide.

[@bighand1530]

Alex Bowman is underrated.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Great analysis. I appreciate comments like this.

[@R34Rules]

People need to put respect on his name

[@NowinLao]

So many people have called for SVG to get more experience on ovals in Xfinity before transitioning to Cup.. Yet he's still able to pass guys and consistently finish in the top 15 on ovals without crashing and taking people out.. Unlike these so called best drivers in the world who can't keep their car underneath them when the roads wet. Now ya'll gonna cry.. 'they have no experience in the wet" Well now you know what SVG is up against and the stella job he's doing with no experience on ovals, but he's doing a much better job than these top tier cup guys by not crashing, not taking others out and finishing races.

[@Crush1084]

SVG's been about as expected on ovals but let's not act like he hasn't made mistakes either. Wasn't that long ago Iowa gave him fits. So just take a chill pill

[@SamuelWillenbrink]

Not sure if your American or not but I'd encourage you to check out different types of short track racing, most top level talent is priced out of NASCAR now a days.

[@SamuelWillenbrink]

Dirt sprint cars and late models have a really high level of talent at the national scene, as do pavement modifieds. Flo racing and World of Outlaws yt pages are a good place to start

[@CaseySpecoli]

Check out professional dirt track racing like the other guy said. NASCAR has been losing out on most top drivers for awhile now

[@jackshafto9123]

I agree. He sits around learning for 2 stages then starts letting it all hang out in third stage and passes a bunch of cars. He proves these guys aren’t that good

[@kalebmauzy]

If they go back next year they desperately need to move up the start time.

[@GrandpaShark]

NBC wanted to show the INDY race from 2:00 to 4:00.

[@charlieboyd4431]

@@GrandpaShark because that is much better race than this

[@rebelsoul5980]

​@charlieboyd4431 I watched the Indy race, it was a solid 6😂😂 As a Motorsports fan why are you hating on Nascar??

[@miketwotwenty]

@@charlieboyd4431it wasn’t I’m glad o’ward won but let’s be honest Indycar needs to bring back a few more ovals!

[@jamesdb7115]

At this point. Do a Saturday race in the event of weather conditions. I'd rather see that and maybe lose a few viewers than chance it for the 3rd year in a row.

[@tomasmowery164]

The Street Course is like watching the Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium were those drivers Drive like they never been in a car before. Chase Briscoe and Josh Berry are good drivers but they should've just parked their cars for how many times they drove into the tire barrier.

[@jackshafto9123]

Hey!! NJ guy here. My nephews race there

[@ctron2388]

Bubba has been taken out while running in the top 10 a total of 5-6 times this season no joke.

[@SpaceCowboyWV]

yeah dude can’t seem to catch a break this season

[@landonrudd2756]

Same thing for truex man

[@BlACKCOFFEE2988]

Damn right and it’s sooooo annoying however as a bubba fan I would like to thank you for paying attention and seeing what’s actually going on with him it’s not him it’s bad luck it’s nascar it happens it’s normal and it sucks

[@manleyfgc7981]

@@BlACKCOFFEE2988 yeah but then there's Richmond where he crashes out kyle or talladega where he takes out multiple Toyota teammates because he doesn't know how to bump. It's not just "wow Bubba unlucky." It's a combination of Bubba wrecking people AND him being in the middle of the pack where accidents happen. If he was better in the car, he'd be where Reddick is in the front. However, his race is what is landing him in that 23 car instead of a better driver. So instead of them grabbing a driver that can take that top 10 car to a top 10 position, they have a top 30 driver taking a top 10 car to a 17th position.

[@billb412]

Or he has been taken out in retaliation. Or should have been!!!

[@Skyvernius]

They should give this race a third year but they have to go into it knowing the track doesn't have lights, it's in the midwest in Summer and next to a huge lake. No matter what the weather reports say always go into this race suspecting rain and have NBC move things around so this can start a little earlier.

[@bishop7276]

Funny how you give Bowman a lot of flack for spinning Bubba by coming in too hot in the rain while his whippers weren’t working in the rain. But Briscoe takes out SVG the race favorite, by coming in too hot in the rain while attempting a divebomb, and you basically dismiss it as a racing deal.

[@Roadhouse1997]

One had alot more control of their situation than the other.

[@dmbgurl8]

​@@Roadhouse1997how the fuck do you figure Bowman had more control of the situation than the other... Were u in his car, no ... But you know what the common denominator of both situations were... A RACING DEAL DUE TO A SLOPPY WET HORRIBLE RACING CONDITIONS TRACK WHERE EVERYBODYS TRYING TO DO THE BEST THAT THEY CAN TO A, BE COMPETITIVE AND GET A GOOD FINISH AND B, MANAGE CONDITIONS INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE CAR LIKE GETTING UR WIPERS TO WORK SO U CAN SEE & BE SAFE (BUT IN DOING SO MAKES U TAKE UR EYES OFF THE ROAD A SPLIT SEC & BAD CONDITIONS ITS EASY TO MAKE A MISTAKE) BUT STILL IT WAS UNINTENTIONAL OR IF UR BRISCOE & TRYING TO BE COMPETITVE & UNDER HORRIBLE CONDITIONS SLIPPERY TRACK AND U MISSED UR BRAKING POINT GOT IN TOO HOT (LIKE KYLE LARSON, DENNY &MANY OTHERS THRU OUT THE RACE) AND THIS IS STILL ONLY The SECOND TIME ON THIS TRACK & PPL ARE GONNA MAKE UNINTENTIONAL MISTAKES IN THIS SITUATION BUT "PERFECT"BUBBA HES NEVER MADE MISTAKES AND MESSED ANYBODY'S DAY UP **BUT HE ACTUALLY HAS MANY MANY TIMES AND HE EXPECTS UNDERSTANDING & FORGIVENESS FROM OTHER DRIVERS BC HE POUTS AFTERWARD & BEATS HIMSELF UP SO WE'LL ALL GO AWWW POOR PITIFUL BUBBA ITS OK WE'LL LET IT SLIDE **AND** ITS EVEN WORSE BC MANY OF HIS "MISTAKES" THAT RUINED OTHER DRIVERS DAYS WERE MORE WORSE, IDIOTIC, ROOKIE LEVEL, AVOIDABLE MISTAKES THAN WHAT BOWMAN OR OTHERS HAVE UNINTENTIONALLY DONE TO MR BITCH BABY BUBBA... IN CONCLUSION, BUBBA WANTS A DOUBLE STANDARD.... HE WANTS HIS REALLY DUMB, SORRY DRIVING MISTAKES TO BE FORGIVEN & OVERLOOKED BY OTHERS HE HURTS BUT WHEN THINGS ACCIDENTALLY HAPPEN TO HIM HE DOESNT WANT TO AFFORD OTHER PPL THE SAME TREATMENT HE WANTS N GETS N INSTEAD WANTS TO GO OFF & NOT CARE WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES WERE & EXACT CORPORAL IMMEDIATE UNHINGED UNCONTROLLED REVENGE BC HE IS A BIG NARCISSTIC SELFISH DOUBLE STANDARD HAVING ENTITLED NON TALENTED NON PRODUCTIVE BABY THAT ONLY CARES ABOUT HIS THOUGHTS FEELINGS N CIRCUMSTANCES & WANTS ATTENTION & HIS ONLY WAY TO GET HEADLINES IS NARCISSTIC TEMPER TANTRUMS WITH A TWO TON WEAPON THAT HES GONNA END UP Killing SOMEBODY BC HE CANT CONTROL HIS Emotions/BEHAVIORS OR HE DOESN'T WANT TO N HE KNOWS HE CANT GET AWAY WITH IT BC HE'S NASCAR'S PROPAGANDA D.E.I. GOLDEN BOY WITH HIS FACE EVERYWHERE NOT BC HES GOOD OR GETS RESULTS BUT BC **HES "BLACK"**...... SO STOP WITH ALL THE BS & MAKING EXCUSES FOR BUBBA... HE SHOULD BE FINED MONEY AND SONE POINTS. BOWMAN WINDOW NET WAS DOWN COULD A SLAMMED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE WALL ETC.... AND THIS SHIT SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED FROM ANYONE

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

@@bishop7276 bowman should went to the pits to fix that .

[@formulafish1536]

As soon as Larson and SVG were out I went to sleep. 6:30 am disappointment was not what I needed after the British GP

[@zythians5826]

Yep, no reason to watch after that. NBC and NASCAR should be embarrassed, didn't learn anything after last year.

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

@@formulafish1536 the race got better for me after they crashed out and race was actually amazing

[@goneracin9]

At least NBC didn't send it to USA during the rain delay like they usually do.

[@Jeffoutsideback78]

Top dirt late model driver in the world last year ricky thornton jr just got fired from his ride

[@CaseySpecoli]

Is this a joke??

[@Jeffoutsideback78]

​@@CaseySpecoliNo, Ricky confirmed it on Facebook

[@CaseySpecoli]

​​@@Jeffoutsideback78😮 was a reason given?

[@C.JFomme]

​@CaseySpecoli a vague "not the direction we wanted to go" is all we know so far. Just broke later today

[@JeffThompson-ml9yn]

SSI's owner maybe has money issues?

[@NeosAvias]

Gragson knew better than to not embarrass himself like he did last year by not spinning into the tires five times in the race. Let the rest of SHR do that this time.

[@StrikeEagleDirtCar]

The Floridas? Oh god! There's more than one now?!

[@roady5115]

Todd Gilliland hasn't finished worse than 17th since Dover back in April, I'm not counting him out of possibly sneaking a win before Darlington, but it would have to play out just right. He's quietly figured out how to operate in that 38 machine I feel like.

[@gianni4925]

Eric, I was at that race and let me you, emotions were wild everywhere. In spite of all the rain, wrecks, the timed-race rule, and the temptations of wanting to leave early, we never gave up on the race. I wouldn’t blame NASCAR for anything major because they can’t predict the weather for a certain 9-10 months before it happens so they did the best with what they had.

[@zachhatten261]

You can't predict the weather but you can predict that evening summer showers are almost a guarantee. If they started at 1, they would have gotten the full race in.

[@GrandpaShark]

And congrats to Joey Hand.

[@theprince1822]

I think Bubba should at least be fined. The Hamlin/Bowman incident was a battle for the win in the closing laps. Wallace/Bowman happened early on in the race, and during the red flag, Bowman took responsibility and tried to apologize, but Bubba didn’t care. He held on to it and chose to ram his car into Bowman and force him into the wall. I don’t view the incidents as the same, but I also don’t this it deserves a points penalty or suspension. Was it justified? Maybe. What is properly executed? Not in the least.

[@harperlucas]

I’ve been to many races in person over the years but this race was wild in person. There was at least three times they said drivers to your cars and it then poured. It was awful. Plus the best three cars Larson, SVG, and Bell wrecked. Wild and sort of unfortunate day but congrats to Bowman. It was just disheartening to see so many cold and wet fans there.

[@JohnSmith-ke4mh]

I talked to quite a few people who had this as their first race ever (some came because of the Netflix show) from all over and they're all excited to go to more races, now.

[@thebaltimorebroh4056]

NASCAR needs to either do quick yellows, unlike what they did with a simple Corey lajoie spin or just throw the red flag due to impending rain. That long yellow prior to the red flag was ridiculous.

[@gabe_foran]

Eric, your responses to the criticisms of this event were masterfully said. Thank you for not condemning the folks who might not like it but rather trying to get them to see this for what it is, a once a year music, racing, & entertainment event. I love the street race personally. Wouldn’t want to see more than one on the schedule but really hope to see it continue. Just, for the love of God, can we get a little cooperation from the weather?!? Please?!

[@XtraDucks4]

If someone wins a race in the strangest way, it’s almost always Alex Bowman. Bowman doesn’t win that race if Bell doesn’t get wrecked, Gibbs doesn’t get knocked out, Reddick doesn’t take himself, SVG doesn’t get whacked, Larson doesn’t slide, or the race goes 1 more lap. That said, Bowman puts himself in positions to win these wacky races. He’s consistent

[@tydill1342]

This is what you can say about a lot of races but he still won

[@billb412]

Yeah but he did win. Austin Dillon would have never won a big race if it wasn't for the big one happening and he got around it on the last lap for the win.

[@citizenoftheyearCC]

Have been to both Chicago Street Races so far, was a fun weekend till the rain! Some of my notes: -There was an excessive amount of caution laps between end of Stage 1 (which was ended early due to a caution) and Stage 2 -Ricky Stenhouse now has a Top 7 finish in 3 of the last 4 races. -Chase Elliott Top 20 streak is over (finished 21st) - Stage 1 and 2 bonus points will go to waste (SVG, Hand) -SVG has now finished 1st or last in all of his Chicago Street starts across all series. -Can we talk about how badly the drivers at the top of the standings have done in recent weeks? It's like none of them want the points lead and the 15 bonus points that come with it. -The heavy rumor is F1 will come to Chicago in 2026, so 2025 will likely be the last time Chicago Street goes NASCAR.

[@charlieboyd4431]

i want chicagoland back right now

[@EhRab-m5c]

A racing fiasco both years, drive away from Chicago…..

[@mikek749]

​@@EhRab-m5cand go back to Chicagoland.

[@johnrubino8937]

I think that it rained for the first four NBC broadcasts means the Racing Gods are upset that they didn't re-sign Dale, Jr.

[@juslucky]

lmao great fun post

[@scapegoat413]

Dale chose to leave don’t get it twisted.

[@caidenshafer6951]

Dude is sitting on like a half a billion last I knew...he'll be fine

[@PaintStripeGuy]

Josh Berry into the tire barriers for the third time. Tony Stewart “Get me in that fricken car, gosh these dudes can’t drive these days, I mean this is absolutely ridiculous… “😂😂😂

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

He really said that?

[@fred-ts9pb]

I believe he was the wonder boy last year when he filled in? Just like the haley gal, and that fellow Matt D. I love the internet as we all have our own opinions that are mostly wrong, but we can get away with it as it makes us relevant in our own minds when despite all our rage we are still just a rat in a cage.

[@jackielowe2895]

Tony left NASCAR. Now only concerned with drag racing.

[@PaintStripeGuy]

@@Duval-In-The-Wall No he did not probably running through his head though

[@PaintStripeGuy]

@@fred-ts9pb sorry if my comment came of rude or offensive, I was just trying to be comical about the performance Josh Berry had today and what I thought would be Tony Stewart’s reaction to it all.

[@Blaneybest]

I aged 50 years after this race.

[@billb412]

At least you didn't make an ass of your self like some other Ford drivers did, OH and the 23 too

[@the_keen_edge]

Bubba needs to go back to anger management classes. He had the whole race to cool down, and he still retaliated like a child. I hope NASCAR fines him.

[@billb412]

YEAH, so did Stenhouse against KB!!! bUt he paid for it big time.

[@davidreece5867]

The Chase Elliott should also be fined because he did the same thing to Suarez on the cooldown lap

[@the_keen_edge]

@@davidreece5867 Agreed.

[@sdx3918]

I may be biased as an IMSA fan but i was impressed by Joey Hand's performance. To go from driving the aero reliant Mustang GT3 to the high grunt, low aero NASCAR Cup car mustang and still be competing for the win is impressive.

[@musthaveclassics]

At this point if a track doesn’t have lights should they really host a cup race? It’s 2024 and the ability to do it is there, even F1 has shown that temp lights can come in for a street race.

[@JayStephens8]

Also hate it for svg getting taken out by Briscoe who idk what he was trying to do there I mean he does only have 1 win in 3 years so not to shocking, glad to see hand get a top 5, double top 10 for front row, also I wish nascar would get rid of stage cautions at road courses

[@isaiahmarker407]

Do you think Briscoe did it intentionally?

[@lenny0347]

@@isaiahmarker407 nar he just fkd up

[@GBEmperor9617]

My pfp is alex bowman last year at Chicago and now he won this year Coincidence?

[@SamuelWillenbrink]

Embarrassing for NASCAR. Rain racing shouldn't be that hard for these guys. Alot of the field needs to be gone and the sport needs to actually scout talent again

[@davids5006]

Well racing in rain isn't a thing these guys do as a normal thing and can count on one hand how many times they have

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Shut up let's see you do it

[@Crush1084]

I'm impressed by Bowman's patience. I would've pulled a Kenseth/Keselowski on Bubba. Even if the contact was Bowman's fault, walling him on the cool down lap was not a good look. And it's even less of a good look when you remember Bubba threw powerade on a dehydrated and heatexhausted Bowman at the roval years ago. Solve it on track or face to face (and not when the guy is clearly not well)

[@davidreece5867]

Bowman had intentionally dumped Bubba when Bubba threw his drink into his face.

[@bigredbirdy6563]

NASCAR has a talent problem deny it all you want it's the truth

[@MCC-fo1oe]

You should see me drive in the rain sometime then 😂

[@TannerKraft-uz9fc]

@@MCC-fo1oe Watch other forms of pro motorsports race in the rain. This fanbase needs several reality checks

[@SamMayer-ig6tw]

​@MCC-fo1oe NASCAR fans claim these are the best drivers in America, they should be compared to other pros not the average person.

[@MCC-fo1oe]

@TannerKraft-uz9fc I was actually a fan of supercars racing (I’m Australian) and only started getting into nascar recently. Definitely a little sloppy but it’s nothing out of the ordinary for when the weather doesn’t cooperate

[@MCC-fo1oe]

@SamMayer-ig6tw my good sir I'm just talking about me driving in the rain, i’m certainly not trying race anybody 😭 I was a supercars racing fan first. Cars don’t drive as well when the weather doesn’t cooperate. This shouldn’t be breaking news to anybody

[@Handlesarestoopid]

Bubba had every right to be mad, but the way he got back at him was disgusting and unsportsmanlike. He should get punishment for it

[@billyt9987]

Did you really expect anything different from the "Skidmark on the underwear of life".

[@GBEmperor9617]

WTF??? ​@@billyt9987

[@user-ki4px8cb7f]

Well to be fair truex did the same thing at Richmond earlier this year and didn't get fined. Also the 98 in xfinty didn't get fined for doing it either at Iowa

[@markmathews5117]

@@billyt9987 🤣

[@efrainrodarte5266]

I try to like bubba but I agree always throwing them tantrums. He probably more pissed since his playoff hopes are running away

[@tankerboysabot]

It's Chicago. Not expecting rain is like going to Germany and not expecting to find Germans.

[@mintoxace5571]

SVG was on course to win that race again before Briscoe crashed him out. Gutted for SVG.

[@isaiahmarker407]

Did Briscoe do it intentionally?

[@mintoxace5571]

@@isaiahmarker407no, he just seemed to overestimate his grip or ability or both and SVG was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He would never have been there if his out crew didn’t lose him 3 spots on pit road just before that restart.

[@smalls3187]

@@mintoxace5571Briscoe was breaking at his normal marks along with the other cars. He went through standing waters and hydroplaned. Nothing much you can do at that point but hope for the best.

[@FullSendsOnly56]

Why aren't we calling for Larsons head, he had the same thing happen

[@mintoxace5571]

@@FullSendsOnly56 Larson didn’t take anyone out but himself so it’s a bit different, especially when it’s the pre race favourite and Steve 1 winner that Briscoe wrecked.

[@MegaBroski12]

Here's the thing about bubba. He's not doing himself any favors by lashing out like this. I understand his frustration but door slamming someone after the race way after the checkered flag is not okay. Idk why Eric basically defended him. Was his frustrations understandable yes but you cannot tell me it's justified to do it after the race was over. Take your frustrations out on pit road

[@ba97racing]

Why they decide to start the race that late, knowing damn well they don't intend to potentially run the race the next day is my only complaint. That would have also avoided weather today, but I get it, we can't control that. Although we can predict it to an extent...you know with....technology. still a good race, but whoever is the official decision maker for the start time, (NASCAR, NBC, or Chicago themselves) needs to get their stuff straight.

[@GrandpaShark]

NBC wanted to show the INDY race from 2:00 to 4:00.

[@PitbullN.C.]

Chicago don't even want it there. At least not in the city. Chicagoland is overlooked

[@NickPhilkill]

​@@PitbullN.C.no one wants yet another cookie cutter oval

[@Roadhouse1997]

​@@NickPhilkillwith this car id say you are wrong.

[@Nemofishman]

(kansas leaves the chat)

[@kennethbrunette9788]

Now all Hendrick drivers are in the playoffs

[@billb412]

AGAIN!!!!!!😋😀❤

[@Blk_GT8]

I think Bell had the car to beat in Chicago. Bowman kinda lucked into that win on strategy, and that’s fine. I like to see a good strategy race and how that can shake up the field.

[@moderndimension9632]

Bubba has a right to be upset, but hitting another car like he did, should never be tolerated.

[@davidreece5867]

Chase Elliott did the same to Suarez on the cooldown lap. Bubba’s gets publicized because he generates clicks

[@toddedwards5373]

Its not just the lights on a street course.its down town Chicago they have to have everything cleaned up for traffic monday morning.i suggest running the cup race Saturday.that way if it does rain Saturday you have sunday.what would they have done if it were heavy rain all day? A 25 lap race winner?or since the new car is so good on mile an halfs go back to chicago land oval.

[@charlieboyd4431]

we need to go back to chicagoland

[@toddedwards5373]

@@charlieboyd4431 yeah. With the track aging about 4 years since last time I bet it would race great.like California.it started to have great racing and what does nascar do? Demolish it to make a short track the new car suck at racing on.

[@charlieboyd4431]

@@toddedwards5373 the 1.5 mile tracks have been amazing this year.

[@Kimogan]

After attending in person this year, the spectacle put on by NASCAR (festivities wise) blows the traditional races out of the water. The viewing experience (as a “die hard” fan) is not as good as traditional races BUT having access to all cameras on the track on your phone balances that out. NEED to see this again next year and will be attending

[@YouTubeAuditor1]

The ticket prices are also more than any other race, and you can't even see the whole track. You're paying more money to watch the race on a screen anyways.

[@bearmarsh6579]

Mother nature has been kicking Nascar butt lately Nascar needs to hire a Meteorologist hopefully it will not in Pocono in next week. Hey if you can't beat SVG then wreck him...Thanks Chase Briscoe. Congrats Alex Bowman welcome to the playoffs.

[@endlessvoid4888]

As a Hendrick fan it’s going to be crazy seeing all four Hendrick cars in the playoffs. I’m just waiting for the year where all Hendrick cars are in the champ 4

[@billb412]

👍❤🥲

[@HillaryClintonWinning]

Ricky Thornton Junior out of the SSI motorsports 20 car

[@CaseySpecoli]

Are you serious?

[@Winning-hu8nk]

@@CaseySpecoli Yeah it's real

[@JeffThompson-xv6pb]

Isn't he leading lucas oil points right now?

[@HillaryClintonWinning]

@@CaseySpecoli yep he wrote a whole page on Facebook about it

[@HillaryClintonWinning]

@@JeffThompson-xv6pb yes was starting to gap Davenport. They do a playoff format though so it comes down to the final race

[@luiso1091]

It was cool meeting you in person. Super cool for Bowman to get the dub

[@Redoxy23]

As an Alex bowman fan, this race was amazing

[@isleofthanet]

Yep and the haters are hating it!!

[@southernmermaid2526]

🥃🥃 Wonder if he wound up naked on the bathroom floor? 🤣🏁🏁🏁

[@thehighline69]

I’ll take last week’s 5OT finish over this week’s shortened race because of weather and darkness. There is a place for street races but not during the summer with such a high chance of rain showers throughout the day

[@Crush1084]

Wouldn't have been a problem if NBC didn't decide to have the thing start at 3:30 local time. The heck did they think was gonna happen?

[@thehighline69]

@@Crush1084 it’s all about ratings these days. NBC decides when these races start unfortunately

[@Nemofishman]

They did have an indycar race earlier, won't be an issue for 2025.

[@billb412]

What are they supposed to do, race in the winter with chance or ICE & Snow?

[@andrewb8017]

It doesn’t make sense to me why they schedule races in the late afternoon when we all know it’s likely to rain. The next rain delay, I’m not waiting around for it.

[@goneracin9]

NBC puts a lower priority on stock car racing than open wheel.

[@motoroney]

the exit of SVG and the rain was a bummer Joey Hand and Alex Bowman racing it out at the end was good...

[@kevinriley7148]

I understand bubba being mad I really do, however his emotions and attitude get him in the negative light... he'll never understand that and that's the problem

[@ctron2388]

As a bubba fan this is true he will be looked at negatively for these slight actions even when his attitude is justifiable

[@historybuff1483]

He shouldn’t have to walk on eggshells just because he’s black. What he did happens during and after races all the time. He barely bumped him going like 35 MPH lol. Even Bowman said he barely touched him in his post race interview.

[@historybuff1483]

@@ctron2388thats how racism works

[@juslucky]

@@historybuff1483 wow !!! lil boo - boo walks on egg shells - i have a qustion since boo-boo is 50 -50 is he ever white or tan ??> asking for a friend

[@juslucky]

@@historybuff1483 i agree boo-boo and his fans are all racist u can see it at every race dang - ight

[@jacobmontesano4332]

Reddick should have Lebron on his hood instead of Jordan with that mistake

[@nazcarcup]

😂😂😂😂

[@dannydean3024]

You do know who owns his car, and Lebron is a maybe top 20 all time player. Jordan can claim best

[@jacobmontesano4332]

@@dannydean3024 I’m aware Jordan owns his car. The joke is that Lebron makes more mistakes than Jordan ever did

[@dannydean3024]

@@jacobmontesano4332 ahhh truth, sorry missed it.

[@LaurenBudd-yq8te]

Finally, Kyle Busch top 10

[@TheWorldAccordingtoWheeler]

Congrats to Noah Gragson for being the only SHR driver to not crash into the tire barriers today

[@Nascarfan2506]

I personally feel like they need to bring the July race back to Road America. Because this year and last year, it rained, there were track issues, traffic problems throughout the track and the race had to be shortened 2 years in a row. In the 2 years they raced at Road America, none of that happened, so I think they should either bring it back to Road America or have a street race in another city, like maybe Long Beach California for example.

[@bradlarson9407]

Bubba looked for a pass on the outside. IN THE RAIN ! Yet Bowman still took the lick. Proud of Alex! And once again its poor Bubba.

[@bertpulaski2492]

And we all know Bubba won’t be punished

[@billb412]

Always the POOR BABY WALLACE. He has a great teacher in his boss cry baby Denny

[@davidreece5867]

Bubba was ahead of Bowman.

[@davidreece5867]

@@bertpulaski2492should Chase Elliott also be punished for doing the same thing to Suarez?

[@bertpulaski2492]

@@davidreece5867 no. Here’s the perfect explanation, trend. Bubba has a trend of losing his cool and retaliating. Chase doesn’t.

[@rustyscc6382]

The Wallace wreck was an absolute racing accident. Bowman apologized twice he doesn’t race like that. He apologized a second time after Wallace side swiping him that’s sportsmanship. Wallace on the other hand is noting but a baby. He needs to go away at this point.

[@davidreece5867]

Bowman does race like that though. He intentionally spun Bubba out at the Roval in 2019. Bowman shouldn’t have been messing with his wipers going into a turn

[@rustyscc6382]

Everyone can have an opinion. I stayed mine and I just heard bubba was fined and that makes me less upset because that was not good slamming into his car on a cool down lap when u might not have ur restraints on and window net down. Very unsafe I don’t care who you are.

[@6allmotivepowers363]

11:48 - Your precedent can be found at Charlotte in 2014: Brad Keselowski hit Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth AND Tony Stewart during the cooldown lap, resulting in Stewart hilariously reversing into him and that epic stealth attack by Kenseth.

[@billb412]

So easily forgotten though, out of sight out of mind. Baby Bubba just keeps on giving!!!!

[@cac90277]

If you don’t fine and take points away, then just throw the rule book away. Bowman could have been seriously hurt from the sever hit under yellow. It was so hard it threw the 48 into the outside wall where his hand could have been. If that’s ok, anything is ok.

[@calebkeaton7329]

was just like "i wonder if eric uploaded yet", then as soon as i look, *36 seconds ago*

[@mikegriffin6805]

My wife watched the Xfinity and Cup race with me.She thinks the Ovals are boring.She never watches Nascar with me. More street races! Even she was interested.The ratings had to be good.

[@juslucky]

ok nascar shut down all the ovals for this guys wife and thank you

[@CPO-Snarky]

You two deserve one another.😂

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

love street races i want more

[@mikefeltner4216]

Just one is Okay​@@BeautifulAngelBlossom

[@mikefeltner4216]

This was Boring

[@aidancobos5063]

I liked how strategy has played a huge role for winners in the last two races. Shows it’s still a team sport and I like how it’s all factors tested while racing

[@manleyfgc7981]

The last two weeks didn't really have anything to do with strategy. 1st or 20th isn't really a choice. Last week, running out of gas or not running out of gas isn't really a choice.

[@user-dv3tx8th7k]

My first comment... I enjoy your show. The rain was a bummer but I have enjoyed these Chicago races more than any other the past two year. The long straights and tight corners create a lot of passing zones. And the rain had created organic drama that, for me, makes the race more exciting. I was skeptical of a street race when it was announced but now love it. I think it has provided great racing (because of the track configuration).

[@iceeblueburst03]

Such a disappointment, especially seeing SVG taken out in this race. But congrats to Alex Bowman for getting this win, also nice top finishers at the end!

[@kevindegrand123degrand9]

I disagree. I think Nascar will do something about Bubba Wallace. They can't just let it go and say nothing. He Damaged the 48 car after the race was officially finished

[@davidreece5867]

It happens all the time in NASCAR. Chase Elliott did the same thing to Suarez.

[@jasondayton1581]

1) Never understood why the shorter Xfinity races seem to start EARLIER. 2) Great racing...when they were racing (even in the rain). 3) 100% behind your take on those who aren't real fans of this race. 4) Reddick was gonna get him.

[@RealisticFisHed]

Now that the 'timed race' thing is on the table, I'd like to see that used for the rare occasions where darkness-shortened distance comes into play instead of picking an arbitrary lap to end on, it makes more sense since it's easier to predict when it's going to be too dark to race than how many laps they can run before that time comes. Also, good for Bowman winning after finishing last in the same race last year, not sure when the last time that's happened but way to bounce back

[@tylerjablonski2491]

Hey bro I saw the Houston hat right in the backdrop during Larsons interview after the Xfinity race yesterday!

[@Mikey85inNV]

All that showed was how low the level of talent in NASCAR cup has fallen. The dumb fanbase will probably whine and demand more oval races in the south but the whole world just saw that.

[@ChipSaunders-go2bm]

As much as it pains me to admit this you aren't wrong

[@dietcake8690]

What is annoying is after years of arguing that NASCAR drivers are just as talented as F1 or Indy the current crop of NASCAR drivers are determined to show they really do only know how to turn left. SVG was showing what those cars were capable of again before he was taken out while half the field was driving like 12-year-olds playing Gran Turismo.

[@NowinLao]

So many people have called for SVG to get more experience on ovals in Xfinity before transitioning to Cup.. Yet he's still able to pass guys and consistently finish in the top 15 on ovals without crashing and taking people out.. Unlike these so called best drivers in the world who can't keep their car underneath them when the roads wet. Now ya'll gonna cry.. 'they have no experience in the wet" Well now you know what SVG is up against and the stella job he's doing with no experience on ovals, but he's doing a much better job than these top tier cup guys by not crashing, not taking others out and finishing races.

[@rebelsoul5980]

Slick tires on a wet track 😮

[@tayf85]

@@rebelsoul5980 Briscoe was on wets

[@r_moore20]

The late afternoon start times have to be addressed. In the summer, it's a guaranteed rain delay. When the race could have been over well before weather threatened with a reasonable start time

[@car83_]

“Sad Reddick” made an appearance in post race for the second straight week.

[@Diecastracing1]

Hi. I love your videos Eric. And you are now my #1 way to get nascar new and info

[@spheredhawk67]

Rain sucks, but a hurricane is even worse.

[@billb412]

Tornados too.

[@VanillaSpooks]

The one guy that put a dollar on bowman to win must be very happy right now

[@CannedBreadCS2]

Why teams would willingly give up a top 5-10 spot for tires when the race is on a literal timer is beyond me. I know the 48 team gambled but what happened to the 20 and 45 is exactly why you just take the track position. Also, screw Stenhouse for that move. Learn to drive.

[@loganengland8177]

The race should have started earlier tracks that don't have lights need noon starts

[@npk765fan]

5:20 wait when did that happen!

[@BS-uj3ny]

Bowman's last win was before Russell Wilson was traded to the Broncos and weeks before the Will Smith slap at the Oscars. I'm glad the other activities still happened this year unlike last year. I still like the street course because of how unique it is I was just the weather cooperated more lol

[@brianmiklic5058]

Bourbon Bowman is Mr. Chicago, winning at both Chicagoland (which was sunny during the entire rain delay) and the Streets. Despite believing that NASCAR should be at Chicagoland Speedway and Road America and a street course being in a city that doesn't have a track, you would think NASCAR would have looked at the flooding issue last year and devised a plan to remove it better. At least this year, the concerts happen so the fans got to enjoy that.

[@rocksreviewsreactions337]

Another sad week as Truex fans. He had another top 5 going for him, but the last 2 laps had another wreck that he wasn't at fault for again.😔

[@23lacross]

Truex didn’t get fined for hitting Denny on the cool down lap earlier this year. Denny didn’t fined for hitting Bowman at Martinsville a few years ago on the cool down lap. Bowman himself said Bubba shouldn’t get fined. Bubba probably won’t get fined.

[@DaveGme]

At some point, the precedence needs to be changed.

[@23lacross]

@@DaveGme Chase Elliott hit Daniel Suarez under cooldown yesterday too should he also get fined?

[@DaveGme]

@@23lacross yes. Intentionally hitting another car not under green should be penalized.

[@23lacross]

@@DaveGme So this hasn’t been a penalty in like 15 years and you want to start now? Were you outraged a few months ago? Or was it only because Bubba did it?

[@DaveGme]

@@23lacross yes. We should start now. You’re suggesting we never make a file change. It’s stupid when you think about it. I’d try reading your comments out loud before you send.

[@RetroRich91]

When I saw it was starting at 330 I knew right away we weren't seeing the whole race. I live an hour west of the city and I can't tell you how upset I was seeing the weather hit me first.

[@mattomon1045]

I love racing in the rain ! no race on monday because those streets have to be open to get workers to work , business open . I live in Denver and in the past ,we had the IRL's Denver Grand Prix a street race , and the contract stated that all streets had to be open to general traffic by 1:30 am on Monday the day after the the day of the schedule date of the race. I give NBC credit for sticking it out and not switching channels

[@Intimidator39]

And Bubba wonders why the fans boo him…

[@makeabrae]

shit show for 2nd straight year

[@joealtamuro]

The SHR group have become the Bad News Bears of NASCAR

[@jamesbogacki4453]

It has been a really rainy summer in southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois.