Kyle Petty anticipates a fierce competition for the championship among the teammates. William Byron, Kyle Petty, and Chase Elliott celebrate their success at Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Elliott finally ended his 42-race winless streak last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Heading into the 2024 season, he was under immense pressure to break his streak and secure a playoff spot after missing out last year. The driver of the No:9 Chevy has now secured his place in the playoffs and is prepared to challenge for the championship alongside his teammates.
His primary rivals for the championship will be his own teammates at HMS, and . These two drivers have already achieved remarkable success in the Next-Gen era, with one and three victories respectively. Byron, in particular, has been exceptional, winning nine races since the beginning of the 2022 season.
According to former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, the inclusion of Chase Elliott in the mix could lead to a battle between the No:9 and No:24 Chevy teams. Petty also predicts that the 2020 Champion will have more wins this season, setting the stage for multiple confrontations between them.
During the race at , JGR’s and Chase Elliott were involved in an incident. Petty discussed the situation and analyzed how a change in approach resulted in the crash. He pointed out that the No:11 Toyota attempted a defensive strategy against the No:24, who was on the offensive.
The incident ruined Hamlin’s race, as he had one of the fastest cars of the day and was a strong contender for victory, just like Elliott. However, this would not be the last clash between the two drivers in 2024, as they are expected to have many battles throughout the remainder of the season.