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William Byron: "I'm just an idiot" To destroy Chicago Cup practice
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William Byron: “Call me an idiot” as I Tear Through Chicago Cup Practice

July 13, 2025 2 Min Read
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During the NASCAR Cup Series practice in Chicago, William Byron showed strong potential by outpacing Shane Van Gisbergen in the first practice session with a lap time of 1:31.008, beating Van Gisbergen by over three-tenths of a second. However, Byron’s session ended prematurely after eight laps when his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet hit a wall at Turn 10 due to a loss of control on entry, damaging the car’s left toe link and side. Despite efforts to repair it, the damage forced him to return to the pits, costing him a chance to qualify properly.

As a result of this error, Byron will have to start at the back of the grid, joining Denny Hamlin, who also faced setbacks after his engine failed early in the practice. Byron admitted to feeling frustrated over the mistake, explaining to TNT Sports that he lost traction when pushing too hard after leaving the pit with tires that were likely cooling down. Although confident about making a strong comeback during the race, he expressed disappointment in the crash and starting position.

In the same session, Byron’s Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman also encountered difficulties, with Elliott hitting the wall on Turn 4 and Bowman needing a toe link replacement. Due to the necessary repairs, all four Hendrick cars, including Kyle Larson’s, will be starting from the rear of the field.

Fan Take: This setback for a top contender like William Byron and the Hendrick Motorsports team adds an unexpected twist to the Chicago race, highlighting the unpredictable nature of NASCAR street circuits. For fans, it means a more exciting race ahead with strong drivers starting from behind, ensuring intense battles and potential for dramatic comebacks.

See also  NASCAR: Is Sammy Smith’s 50-Point Penalty Enough to Deter Deliberate Crashes?

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