Larson calls out Chastain for ’embarrassing’ wall move

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson. Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Larson calls out Ross Chastain for ’embarrassing’ wall move

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/30/22

Kyle Larson was not a fan of Ross Chastain’s video game move to pass Denny Hamlin at Martinsville on Sunday.

Larson, last year’s Cup Series champion, finished second in the Xfinity 500. He was interviewed after the race and gave an unpopular opinion about Chastain’s move.

The driver of the No. 5 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports was asked if he thought his move last year at Darlington inspired Chastain.

“Yeah, and I’m a bit embarrassed that I did, because that was pretty embarrassing,” Larson said. “That’s not a good look for our sport at all. I don’t know what you guys think. Probably think it’s cool, but I think it’s pretty embarrassing.”

Kyle Larson wasn't a fan of what Ross Chastain did on the last lap.

"That's not a good look for our sport. Maybe you guys think it's cool. I think it's embarrassing." pic.twitter.com/7CNzcTDkLC

— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) October 30, 2022

Larson attempted the same move last year during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Coincidentally, he was trying to pass Denny Hamlin for the win at Darlington. Hamlin was the same driver Chastain needed to pass.

Here is video of Larson’s attempt: