Carl Edwards Clarifies Why He Left NASCAR | Waiver Drama CONTINUES For Kyle Larson
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Carl Edwards explains why he left NASCAR when he did, and discusses being more active around the sport in the future. Also, NASCAR continues to delay their decision regarding Kyle Larson and his waiver request.
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I'd love to see Carl come back in a broadcasting position. He's well spoken, knows the sport, loves the fans, he's perfect for the role.
It is a real possibility with all the new broadcast partners wanting to make a splash
I'd like him to do that, be another Ned Jarrett who retired early and has that well-spoken and gentleman-like attitude. If there ever was a guy that could be another "Gentleman Ned" it's "Cousin Carl".
Nascar made him rich and then he bounced. He should not come back
He and Dale Jr in the booth together, that's a race I'd like to hear
Agreed he’s perfect for the role but he’s giving something else 100%. He can’t give both things the attention they would need.
This waiver stuff needs to stop and now
Shouldn’t take this long
The fact that it’s taking so long, and that NASCAR hasn’t really said anything, something is telling me that they’re considering not giving him one
Give yung money a waiver :P
@@Farkle_8000 could involve legal troubles with other teams pressing the issues
They just want to keep you/us in suspense lol give people something to talk about during the week
NASCAR isn’t saying anything and they won’t! The same thing happened when Kyle Busch broke his leg several years ago and had to apply for a waiver. There is a hearing that must take place, and commenting about it before then would be a stupid move on their part. Everyone in the garage knows he will get a wavier since he was in the car ready to go before NASCAR called the race. People should stop expecting to hear anything until a waver hearing takes place.
Carl was a good representative of what it is to race in NASCAR
What is was
No he wasn’t he tried to kill Brad K twice and was a notorious hot head. Why are people getting nostalgic about him?
@@connorbingel71342010-2014 Brad K was just as much a hot heat at times too. Don’t forget, before Edward’s spun Brad both times (Atlanta flip, Gateway crash), Brad had previously gotten into Edward’s, at Atlanta he ruined Carls day and at Gateway it was a battle for the lead.
@@connorbingel7134okay, Brad tried to kill Gordon, Kyle Busch, Logano, and numerous others based on your logic. Okay?
@@connorbingel7134 mutual combat between BK and Cousin Carl. I recall Carl getting out of a destroyed car and running across the finish line, Ricky Bobby style
Carl was the modern day Mark Martin. He did his best. Comfortable in his own skin, and did not need the trappings to validate himself. Carl was a fierce competitor. Go back to his first win battling Jimmie Johnson and you will see his talent on full display. He did it his way. He owns it like a man does. Love or hate him, he was a great talent. Period.
Thank you for saying that. As a die hard Carl fan to this day i am happy to see people see what is the truth.
Very well said. I greatly miss him, but I totally understand his reasons for leaving when he did.
Yeah, but Mark Martin was never cheated out of a championship
@@og_tc actually, he was. In 1990, Mark was penalized for having a carb spacer that was bolted on instead of welded on. That infraction, which made no difference in the performance of his car at all, gave Earnhardt Sr. the Championship
I miss them both. Mark was my driver, then Carl, now Truex, Jr. Then what am I going to do when Truex leaves.😱 It's so unfair 🥺
I would LOVE to have Carl Edward's in the broadcasting booth. ❤
He made his choice, he should stay on the farm. He broke the hearts of Jack and the fans the real fans buried hem.
@norme268 jack? He drove for Gibbs when he left?
@@NeedsLessWedgeyes
No room in the booth
@@NeedsLessWedge brainfart,lol
NASCAR is just milking this waiver thing for drama. Of course they will give Larson a waiver. He has many fans and is one of the best
My thoughts exactly
NASCAR has a Netflix show. So it’s a story line for that. It’s going to be its own episode.
HMS hasn’t even applied for the GD wavier…… so it’s HMS stirring up the drama . 0:06
@@kharnthebetrayer1575they literally did yesterday💀💀
we're all just anxious because Nascar cannot be trusted to make the right decisions.
I totally agree, it is a sad smile thinking of what could have been if Carl Edwards had stayed. I will always miss his backflips off the car!
If Nascar denies Larson he should finish the year driving a Indy car.
lol that'll never happen
Honestly, Larson and Hendrick should do everything in their power to win the most races and lead the championship at the end of the regular season by as large of margin as possible. That way if he’s denied, NASCAR would have to try and explain it to new and old fans. I think all the fans would unite at that point.
You gonna pay that bill?
@@vinceedwards575 A lot cheaper than NASCAR.
The 5 is still leading the points and can still win Owners title regardless of driver points or a waiver. Owners champion is what pays the bills. Just like in 2022 the 5 team was in the final 4 but Larson wasn't as a driver.
It's always best to leave when you're on top of your game.
Carl Edwards always did one thing that I thought was the ultimate show respect ,
He always took off his sunglasses when he was being interviewed.
This shouldn’t even be a debate. Larson was used in Marketing for both nascar and Indycar. He should get a playoff waiver because he’s one of the best and has soooo many fans
It really is marketing. So who cares if rain at Charlotte, he was at least there at the track and ready to swap with Alliger.
@@whoswiss exactly!
While I think he should get the waiver... "He should get a playoff waiver because he’s one of the best and has soooo many fans" isn't a valid reason why. Larson knew full well that the requirement to start all races existed, he made his choice. However, NASCAR allowing him to run Indy in the first place is all Larson needs to make a case for getting a waiver.
His popularity is not the reason he should get a waiver
Not just that he already has two wins and he had every attention to run the coca cola 600 it was just the weather ruined him continuing what's left in the coca cola 600
Harry Gant should be in the hall of fame
He will probably go in next year. I don’t think there will be any drivers with better l stats to him on next year’s list besides Jeff Burton.
Him along with Ernie Irvan and Sterling Marlin.
I love this message from a Carl. He didn't achieve everything and yet he is completely fulfilled. The world could learn that lesson a lot more
Hey, you must also realize Carl's wife is a is a physician who works with patients with traumatic and severe brain injuries. I sure her work as a doctor played a part in his early retirement along with Dale Jr. head injury status during the 2016 season.
Carl's interview to me sounds like if he had won the 2016 championship, he would've run the 2017 season because of obligation, but probably would've regretted it afterwards and retired after 2017.
He'd only run again because he'd want to defend his title. If he didn't, he'd retire after 2017 like he'd been thinking of doing pre 2016
Carl Edwards would be perfect for the booth
Alan Bestwick, Dale Jr, and Carl Edwards calling 10 races in 2025 and beyond
That would be something. I doubt it would happen for many reasons, but would still be interesting and cool
We all know Carl Edwards really retired because of THE PROPHECYYY
please explain.....??
What kind of prophecy?🤔
@@clintbroussard3765reference to one of Eric's old NASCAR diecast parodies
@@clintbroussard3765 look up the video “the real reason Carl Edwards Retired” by Eric, that’ll explain it for you
Go watch the NASCAR parodies Eric made :)
Congratulations to Carl Edwards on getting into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
I don’t blame Carl for leaving NASCAR. Especially with how NASCAR is with the previous management and current management
Harry Gant should be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
I was a very passionate fan of Carl Edwards; He deserved two cup championships. IMHO. King of the backflips
I took Edwards's comment that NASCAR is like professional wrestling and that they have their hand in the outcome.
NASCAR has basically lost all of it's legitimacy. If you are popular or they think that you can make them money the rules don't apply to you as much.
Yep they do. Gotta make bookies happy. Rule says drivers and teams can't manipulate the outcome of the race. But no rule against NASCAR manipulating the hell out of it. And now they have three stages to manipulate per "race"
He has 79 wins across the three major series which shocked me but then i think about that Busch car #60 and he had that thing going. I dont think anyone has the right to dictate how another man walks away from his chosen career, he did what he felt was right and that should be good enough.
This situation with Kyle Larson is absolutely ridiculous on 2 fronts:
1: The people who continually cry that NASCAR plays favorites with Hendrick. Oh really??? Then why haven’t they got the waiver yet??
2: How many extra tickets to the Coke 600 were sold because of people wanting to see Larson do the 2nd half of what should 4:28 have been a historic double attempt?? And how much more publicity did this years Coke 600 get because of this? You can bet it was a lot more than usual
Carl Edwards was my guy when he raced. I am excited for him to be a Hall of fame inductee. Wishing him all the best
As a die hard Carl Edwards fan I am super happy to see him touch base with the Nascar fan base again. I love how he handled the interview and even happier to see hi mfinally admit his feelings toward Nascar's handling of the 2016 finale. I think he would be a perfect fit for the broadcast booth and hope NBC or FOX takes him seriously.
Im gonna make a prediction, if NASCAR denies larson a waiver, then Hendrick is gonna take some sort of legal action or protest against it.
I can say that the most likely reason he quit when he did was due to concerns his wife had. Shes a doctor and understood back then how bad concussions were and I'm positive she had many long talks with Carl about his health and chances of getting hurt seriously driving in stock cars. Out of his respect and love for her me made that hard decision. That explanation makes complete sense and I can respect him for it. But, now that hes opened that door by saying " I had fun calling the race and maybe I' like to come back to do that." Amazon NBC and Fox have all contacted him about that position already at this point. My guess is that Amazon will win and you will see Carl along side Dale Jr calling races on Amazon Prime next year. You hear it here first folks!
Edwards in the booth would be epic, I hope somebody picks him up for 2025 or 2026.
Hed punch some smug like Mike Joy in the face
I grant you, that Larsson stayed in Indianapolis only after, Rick personally spoke with NASCAR top dawgs. Period
I don't think Rick talked to anyone himself. Jeff Andrews most likely was the one
@@johnhaas2523 well, you got the idea
It’s almost a certainty they got the all clear before making such a decision.
Definitely agree with the sad smile feeling Eric. I can’t help but compare this to Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement: only 29 years old, threw the 2nd most TDs passes the year prior, improbably made the playoffs after a 1-5 start, beat the Texans in Houston only to sustain a calf injury during the offseason that lingered through the preseason. His wife was pregnant at the time and he chose his family and health over the game he used to love. They both fell out of love with their sport despite being at their peaks and then both disappeared for years after.
Much respect to both of them, but when they do pop up I form a gutted smile and will wonder “what if” every single time.
Good comparison
Let’s stop saying Kyle skipped the Coca Cola 600. He made it back and got in the car to finish the 150 laps of the race. He had no intention of skipping the race. He just got unlucky with the weather, and a bad decision by nascar for calling the race when they did.
He was not there to start the race.
@@vinceedwards575 yea true, but that’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying, he made an effort to finish the race, and do everything within his power to run the rest of the race.
@@morganpowell2999every thing in his power ….. even though he knew the rules and made the conscious effort to not go to the the 600 knowing he wasn’t going to even get credit for it …..
@@kharnthebetrayer1575 my point is, he was trying to get credit for it. He could’ve said fuck it, race is half over there’s no point of getting on a plane to try and salvage the race. Like I said in the original post, if it wasn’t due to rain and a bad decision by nascar, he wouldn’t have “skipped” the race.
@@morganpowell2999 So what part of "must start the race" do you not understand?
NASCAR should request a waiver for false advertising "STOCK CARS"
National Association of SPEC Car Racing
@@frederickwstrawitchiii3329 NAStCAR 'National Association of SPEC truck Car Racing"
There’s a difference between a stock car and a car that is stock.
Spoken like a true dumbass Larson fan
@@gavynhohon2818listen, the full history of the term and the fact that the divergence is about as old if older than most of them escapes the people who keep saying this.
They'd probably also think Late Models aren't also stock cars per the racing term, so...
❓ Why do we like Eric, more than Race Hub, more than NBC (does NBC even cover NASCAR before their half-year?).
_This_ _video_ is why we like Eric. He speaks for fans and the integrity of the sport, and he doesn't shill for NASCAR or corporate interests. This was a great segment. 🏁🏆
Carl Edwards is one of the most respectable men I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to and watching
We all talk a lot about athletes who are "washed" and maybe "should have retired earlier." There's sadness when athletes retire when they (or their bodies) have nothing left, but there's also sadness when athletes retire when they still seem on top. Carl Edwards was at the top of his game, which is a rare thing that we should allow more athletes because no full year of success and/or injury free times is guaranteed.
I admire Cousin Carl for doing it his way he had many achievements but he felt it was time to step away concentrate more on his family and it sounds like to me he is a Godly Man
Love the Lord and his family
Look, I know he’s an odd veteran, but it is just fucking ridiculous that this playoff waiver debate has lasted this long. Fucking ridiculous. And it needs to end. NASCAR needs to grant Kyle Larson a playoff waiver.
If they don’t, it’s gonna be a huge black eye on the sport.
NASCAR, Elton Sawyer, if you’re reading this comment, if you don’t grant Kyle Larson a playoff waiver, he could just up and say, “Fuck the rest of this season. I’m gonna go do some other type of race.”
Do you really want your best all around talent up and saying, “Fuck this - I’m gonna go do something else”? Is that really what you want?
Kyle Larson is going to win more races this season, unless his performance falls off a cliff, which, there’s pretty much a non zero chance that happens. There’s no doubt about that.
I agree with Eric. Do you really wanna carry the narrative of “Oh, Kyle Larson is having himself a really good season - too bad he can’t win the championship” into the summer months of the season?
This is a ridiculous debate over petty bullshit, and it’s a bad look for NASCAR, and it needs to conclude as soon as humanly possible.
NASCAR, do the right thing. Grant Kyle Larson a playoff waiver.
I agree with a couple of your points, but I'd make the argument that he did leave his place in the sport.
The standard of class, respect, and sportsmanship are those of Carl, both as a competitor against other drivers and teams, and to fans.
Part of why Carl was my favorite driver was because of how nice and kind he presented himself to others. He felt like an uncle or next-door neighbor, someone who was a friend to everyone in town and was the nicest person (which is fitting considering he was nicknamed Cousin Carl). There was a feature shown before a race sometime ago that set me on Carl for good, and it was a piece on him giving away trophies to kids with disabilities. To be those kids' hero, take the personal time to make them feel special and like "the man", it's something that will always put tears in my eyes, especially as a kid who was/is on the Autism Spectrum.
Would it have been nice to see Carl race longer? Absolutely yes, 100%. But am I happy he decided to retire to spend more time with his family and prevent any injuries that could affect the rest of his life? Yes. And you never know. He may jump in an Xfinity car and do a race or two to have some fun, or he might join the CW broadcast booth.
Either way, I know that his impact on the sport I love won't be forgotten, and that (besides his iconic backflip) he's left his own unique story and character to NASCAR.
Man I miss Carl. Was my favorite driver when I first got into NASCAR. But glad he’s happy and doing well. Definitely deserves it. Would absolutely love to see him come back and do some broadcasting. Come on Dale Jr., let’s get Carl over to Prime or TNT with you.
NASCAR excluding Larson from the playoffs would be an even bigger PR flop than missing an opportunity to capture the entire racing world on Monday morning with Kyle shredding the field in the final 150 laps.
Oh. i thought rain was predicted for Monday.
It would be a joke if Larson doesn’t get a waiver. The Indy 500 and Coke 600 double is a huge feat that brings eyes to both when a champion tries it. Nobody can control the weather and this would seriously discourage any active driver from trying it again.
10:23 I think you just perfectly summed up how I and a lot of other fans feel. Carl was always one of the sports best personalities and he was my favorite driver as i got into the sport as a little kid from the first time i saw him do a backflip. I cant help but wonder what might have been, but at the same time I'm happy that he's happy.
Larson should have gotten permission before hand. He wasn't injured, so he should not have a wavier.
Anything cousin Carl wants to do, with NASCAR will always be fully supported. Love cousin Carl
What I don't get with the Larson waiver deal is in the time he was preparing to run the Indy 500 for about a year now, nobody on his team was having the conversation with Nascar about it? Zero dialogue between the two organization about this Major event and Waivers? The other question I have is about the Charters. With the question of it still being of existence in the future, how is it still of value now? I don't get paying Millions of dollars for something that can be going away...Or did I miss something about the Charters sticking around?
We all know the reason for the rule to start every race to be eligible. It was so you didn't have a 2009 Keselowski or a 2019 Justin Haley or a 2023 SVG taking up a playoff spot they had no intention of running. The waiver gave the ability for situations like driver replacements (Kenseth 2020 or Gibbs 2022) to step up and compete if they ended up winning. It also allowed guys like Busch 2015 to come back from extended injury at a NASCAR event and still be allowed to compete. It was a stop gap for the new rules, since in the old format, the punishment for missing races was no points gained since there was no guaranteed playoff spot.
Promoting the Indy-Charlotte double and then punishing the driver for doing it is absolutely ridiculous. Especially when guys can break rules, get suspended, and still be eligible to race in the playoffs.
Enjoyed that conversation. Carl was my favorite for a variety of reason. I agree with you it is a sad kind of feeling when he left.
NASCAR likes to throw phantom flags and we all know it
NASCAR would get huge backlash if they don’t give Larson a waiver. You give them to driver on track for wreck-less actions on the track. Larson did something to improve the sport
Eric, you're without question the best in the business
Carl Edwards was my favorite driver before he left. He was the sole reason for me starting to follow Nascar. I became addicted to Nascar because of him. He deserves this honor! I will always love Carl Edwards!
From the way the Coke 600 ended Sunday night to this whole waiver problem, definitely hasnt been the best week for NASCAR
I think this waiver situation has a clear answer. Larson didn't intend to miss the race in Charlotte. He intended to take his shot at history. It was due to reasons out of his control (weather) he was unable to race in Charlotte. If someone were to blatantly miss a NASCAR race when they were fully able to not miss it, that's different. Larson planned on getting to Charlotte before the race and was prepared to show up soon enough and actually did show up soon enough to get in the car. It was not his fault he was unable to make any laps. Also, NASCAR gives playoff waivers to drivers that were suspended for dangerous and reckless behavior on the track. If those drivers get waivers, Larson 100% should get one
AMEN
He was FULLY able to not miss it. His primary job for his team and sponsors is to be a Cup driver. He was doing a one off for the Indy 500. Yes it's prestigious but he made a CHOICE to stay in Indy instead of leaving to make the start of the 600, a race that he and all of HMS knew was technically a requirement to make. It was 100% his fault he didn't make it to Charlotte. He could have left Indy.
I'm shocked as well Carl that you've been voted into the Hall . You also left Nascar and haven't given back . Shows your character.
Eric, great comments on the Carl situation. Most don't mention that his wife is a doctor.
I like the playoffs, adds suspense. However it’s really just a huge gimmick. You’re telling me one of the most talented drivers in nascar history isn’t going to make the playoffs due to rain?
You can’t protect your legitimacy if there isn’t a legitimacy to protect
Hey Eric! I solved the problem! Apply for a waiver prior to the activity that may require a waiver. Excluding unpredictable circumstances of course like injuries. Want to do the Indy 500? Apply for a waiver. Birth of your child coming up? Apply for a waiver. Need elective surgery? Apply for a waiver. Want to run Le Mans? Apply for a waiver. It would show NASCAR’s commitment to safety AND This would help legitimize NASCAR as the top Motorsport circuit in the world due to it’s long schedule and willingness to allow dominant drivers to compete in other series.
Doesn't work that way
@@johnhaas2523 I am pointing out that this should be how it’s done moving forward.
The waiver rule came about because of the "win and you're in" format. They didn't want someone to win then sit out the rest of the season until the "playoffs". That would never happen, but that was their answer to an unlikely problem.
They've basically given so many waivers in the past that it has become a toothless rule - they'd be better to get rid of it.
what i think will happen is Nascar will grant Larson a waiver, but give him a points penalty. yes he dropped to 3rd in the standings but he’s only -6 points to Hamlin. But Nascar is doing this for attention, they planned to promote the double all this week but since it didn’t happen they are doing this
He already lost points by not starting the race.
You can bet Hendrick had a waver worked out to begin with
They need to allow teams to try the double. And also try to get indycar drivers to do the same
There's nothing to worry about Kyle will get a playoff waiver. He's their golden boy.
I am hoping Larson gets the waiver. Please let it be a success!
Here's my issue with everyone arguing in favor of the waiver. Your arguments are entirely opinion based and sets a precedent of "rules for thee, not for me". Regardless of NASCAR's decision, they need to go in and re-wrote the waiver rule so it is clearly defined and cannot leave any wiggle room for interpretation or how the right/wrong person is feeling to wave judgement at that time.
In my opinion, there isn’t a good reason to deny him a waiver after they’ve handed them out for people missing races for non NASCAR related injuries and for people getting suspended. If they’d only handed them out for NASCAR related injuries and COVID, there would be a very good argument for denying him the waiver. But they’ve handed them out like candy.
Just give everyone 1 waiver coupon at season start to use as they please having a rule and never enforcing it is kinda stupid
I agree with you wholeheartedly, great blog ! Out of grove , the best !
Carl Edwards looking like an absolute snack. Seems to be living a good life and is happy with that. Got out with his health intact and made HOF. Good on him. Would love to see him run a Trucks race or something again, but doesn’t look like that’s gonna happen.
Claim your here before Dennydelivers card 👇
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I’m no Hendrick fan but NASCAR would lose a lot of fans over this waiver stuff, they know they have to give Larson a waiver
No they wouldn't no one likes Larson
@@TheTonyStark3000 that's a severe stretch of the imagination. While he's not as beloved as he was before 2020, he still has quite a lot of fans.
@@ChrisBl33p He's far more popular now actually!
The difference is that those other drivers didn't even have the ability to race all of those races and some of them being because of NASCAR themselves. Larson had the option and still chose not to. This better fits the definition of the rule more than any of the other examples we've seen so far.
That being said, he couldn't control the weather and without it he would have made both events. It's not like he said "fuck NASCAR" to run World of Outlaws or the Detroit Grand Prix. He was running the ultimate crown jewel race in the Indy 500 and that would have normally allowed him to get back in time for his own race.
Hey just letting you know your awesome been following you for 5 years now.
Drivers should be allowed a waiver to attempt crown jewel events such as Indy and 24 hours of Le Mans.
There ya go. NBC needs someone to replace Dale Jr. Carl Edwards threw his hat in that ring.
If Larson doesn’t get a waiver, I’m not watching the rest of the season
Amen, in my opinion if it wasn’t for the weather it would have gone differently! I’m with you about not watching the rest of the season! Would open my Sunday for other things!!
CRY ABOUT IT
I am so happy that you mentioned Kyle Busch’s waiver he received in his championship season. Dude missed 11 races, yet still remained eligible. No one seems to remember that. If he is worthy of a waiver after that, Larson surely is! Uggh
They should have made the decision prior to the 500 and 600. If it were to come to that scenario they would choose to give or not give the waiver. I would imagine the the exposure for Nascar a year leading up to that day was felt. It's a massive promotion for their sport to show their driver's can compete anywhere at any time, basically legitimacy to the level they compete and can compete.
If Larson’s not in the playoffs it’s gonna be a BAD look for the sport
Especially, if he wins a couple of the playoff races. :) If Indy Car and NASCAR cant get along, they will both die sooner than expected.
Kyle Larson is basically modern day Tony Stewart
@@BraydenBunch58But, better.
Give him the waiver! Sorry NASCAR, The Indy 500 is a more important race the Coke 600 (which he previously won in 2021). Suspensions grant waivers but 1 of your best drivers racing in Indy doesn't? Come on NASCAR!
why does everyone compare it to a suspension? it is no where near the same thing. NASCAR is the ones doing the suspending. the driver didn't choose to miss the race, NASCAR made that call, therefor their decision to grant a waiver or not for THEIR decision to make a driver sit out. Larson (well probably hendrick) made the decision to run indy knowing they would miss the start of the 600. that is them saying indy is more important to them than the 600. sure, indy may be a bigger race to a lot of people, but there are some who just don't see it that way. all they see is one of nascar's biggest starts saying that one of the biggest nascar races is not important to him. they see him saying, hey we have the points lead, but that's not important either. nascar will give him a waiver, i honestly think they asked before they stayed and they are just dragging this out for publicity, but come on, you have to admit it doesn't look good for one of your top drivers to pretty much say "your race isn't as important"
Becasue someone missing a race by running the indy 500 and bringing WORLDWIDE attention to NASCAR is a much better reason to grant a waiver than someone missing a race cuz they right hooked another driver in the wall on purpose and got suspended
@@esly12488 i DID NOT say he shouldn't get a waiver, i just said they are different situations all all the morons are saying "but, but, but, chase got one"
@@justinwilliford7151 and i answered as to why they are saying that. Its not to compare it as a same thing situation just that running the indy 500 is more deserving of a waiver than getting a suspension
@@esly12488 i don't think it's more deserving, but thanks :)
Edwards and Dale Jr in the booth together, I wanna hear that race
Carl Edwards is a really cool guy, always flying under the radar, he has been to my K1 Speed Work location in Missouri multiple times and always under the radar, I got the chance to have a short conversation with him and snag a picture and he is so very humble and just an all around great guy. He is also very fast! Top 2% of times at our location on his first visit. An amazing person
Larson should not race for a title. He skipped the 600 for the Indy 500. The 5 is his main job
Kyle should NOT be granted a waiver.
If I leave my wife to go out with a different woman then return home and ask for everything to go back to normal she would owe me absolutely NOTHING.
Kyle Larson deserves no waiver and granting one would be a slap in the face to the drivers who put their lives on hold to make it to every single race.
If you want to go race Indy, go race Indy.
So, not a Larson fan.
Got it.
So, not a Larson fan.
Got it.
I think it would be a mistake to set the expectation that NASCAR must be the priority. At some point in time, a talented driver like Larson could test NASCAR on that stance and make NASCAR look absolutely ridiculous if the driver led the series in wins but wasn't eligible for the championship because weather prevented them from getting to a race on time.
Eric. I’m not a Larson fan but I absolutely agree with you. Give Larson the waver. Now
Grate video Eric
There is a similarity between Carl Edwards and Nico Rosberg. Both drivers retired after competing for their series championship in the 2016 season. Fans clamor for both drivers to return in some way, shape or form. Both drivers have dabbled in sim racing.
The only difference is that one won their Drivers Championship and the other didn't.
To me, the fact that both series chose to promote Larson doing the double answers the question of whether or not he should get a waiver. It’s good for racing overall, not just Indycar or NASCAR. They should encourage drivers from both sides to try this. I’ve heard that Blaney wants to run Indy with one of the Penske Indy drivers running Charlotte; that’s awesome. Racing in general is struggling to attract new fans and cross promotion seems like a good, fresh way to generate some buzz. I love racing in all forms and think it’s great to see guys try something outside of their normal specialty. I understand that rules are rules but if a driver can work it out with their teams and sponsors, let them race! Not for something at a lower level, but if someone wants to run Indy or Le Mans or some other top tier event, that just brings more attention overall. To me, this points out a major flaw in a rule and that rule should be amended, especially in light of the win and you’re in playoffs. I don’t think anyone wins by being territorial and NASCAR looks a bit silly right now.
That stipulation you mentioned should be made. He wasn't hurt and openly "skipped" a race
Have they ever not granted a waiver? Kinda stupid to start now with so many eyes on the sport with a guy that’s almost a guarantee for a deep playoff run.
Cousin Carl was a class act and a true gentleman racer. It was a pleasure to watch him race, especially on concrete.
Gentleman racer. Huh. Someone's forgetting about the 5 or 6 times this 'gentleman racer' took out (maliciously) Brad Keselowski.
Larson made a huge attempt, had the race gone back green he would have been fine. Not entirely his fault. Grant him a waiver. I can’t believe that all scenarios as such weren’t discussed weeks prior to these events as specifically knowing there was rain in the forecast.
Course if Indy didn't have the 4 hour rain delay, this wouldn't be a topic of conversation. Nascar supported Kyle to run the indy 500, for them to not grant him a playoff waiver that give Nascar a " black eye" and probably lose a lot of fans.Now we finally Understand why Carl left, I was shocked when he announced retirement. But I'm happy for him on his decision on being there for his family. Congrats to Carl for getting into H. O. F.
Please please please racing gods! Carl Edward and Dale Jr in the booth!!!
I agree with your sadness about Carl, It was great to see him, but I'm with you. Harping on the what if? It would be great if JR can pick him up in the booth with Prime next year. Also. enough of the wasted time frame of the waiver. Just do it already and grant him his playoff spot. The man has won a race, is competitive every week and Nascar promoted the whole exchange. Its not like he didn't try to get back in the car. They had a camera following him the whole time! What would it look like if a casual fan from Indy decided to check out Nascar, because of Larson and he not able fight for a championship. Casual fans would be upset or not understand, the entire promotion of the double would be for nothing.
Carl was wise enough to realize the trophies were not the most important things in life.
I’m happy Carl is doing well and happy but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss his presence. Some have already forgotten but we’re talking about a guy that if a few more situations go his way is a 3x champion
I miss Carl Edwards, his flamboyant celebration after a win, his personality was big, not like some of the milk toast drivers we have today
As a fan of Larson myself they better give Larson a playoff waiver.
He’s really helped NASCAR and Indy Car by bringing Indy fans to NASCAR. Heck Larson is like Americas best driver
Weather is really the only reason this is even a thing right now...only drama left is because they got to fill out the proper paper work just to make things official... But they should have already granted the waiver last year...
Totally got your feeling. Great and somewhat sad.