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NASCAR fans on Reddit and Twitter have exploded after the clash between Kyle Larson and Justin Haley at the Clash at LA Coliseum. The incident occurred with 34 laps left and saw Haley colliding into the wall.
The crash between the two drivers has been dubbed a 'racing incident' by officials, but various fans on Twitter and Reddit have given their own take on the clash. Kyle Larson and Justin Haley collided after the latter kept his car on the inside line, running out of space in the process.
One fan on Reddit criticized 2021 NASCAR Cup Series winner Larson for allegedly straying from the line and driving Haley into the wall. He called the incident a "really scummy move," while another fan wrote:
“Context only makes it worse. Established driver on rich team kills a car for a rookie on a team that probably can’t move mountains to get new Next Gens yet.”
While there is no evidence that the act was done on purpose, fans on Twitter joined in to criticize Larson for his apparently 'immature' driving style. One fan wrote:
An F1 fan asked for an explanation in the comments section of the clip showing the incident. The newly-turned NASCAR fan struggled to understand why Larson was not penalized for his actions in the race.
One fan explained that the weight of cars in the sport coupled with the length of the track leads to frequent instances of contact between drivers. They wrote:
NASCAR fans react to Clash at LA Coliseum
The sport was successful in introducing the highly-anticipated event, with many fans on social media reacting to Joey Logano's epic win in California. The Clash at LA was full of glamor, with former N.W.A. legend Ice Cube's brilliant six-minute set at half-time wooing fans.
Some fans, however, criticized the event, claiming the track was too small to host an event of this caliber. Others claimed the sport was lucky not to have witnessed a demolition derby at the event given the top speeds these cars are capable of reaching. One fan on Twitter wrote:
Another fan shared a similar opinion, claiming the race was good as a one-off event. The fan did not show any excitement for NASCAR to return to the venue in the future, writing:
While it is unclear whether the sport will return to the venue in the future, it is certain that LA brings its own share of excitement due to its association with Hollywood and celebrity culture.
