Following the recent NASCAR in-season tournament event at EchoPark Speedway, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK Racing) took to social media to tease Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron after a challenging race finish. The race marked one of the initial five contests in the NASCAR in-season tournament, where Byron’s performance sparked some entertaining online interactions between rival teams and fans.
William Byron began the 400.4-mile race in 18th position with a fast lap time of 31.31 seconds and a peak speed of 177.04 mph. Throughout the race, he steadily climbed the ranks and concluded the first stage in fourth place, trailing behind Joey Logano. However, misfortune struck in the second stage when Byron became involved in a large wreck that affected nearly half the field, ending his day prematurely in 37th place. On the other hand, RFK Racing’s Ryan Preece finished in 15th place, overtaking Byron in the in-season tournament rankings.
Amid this turn of events, RFK Racing’s social media team humorously mocked Byron’s setback with the post:
“It was fun while it lasted, Willy B”
This lighthearted jab quickly captured fans’ attention, eliciting many amused responses. One fan called it the “Tweet of the year,” while another commented, “admin is having a blast.”
Additional reactions continued to praise RFK’s social media presence as one William Byron supporter remarked,
“Even being a Byron fan. Ts is funny as hell. I love the RFK admin lmao,”
while other NASCAR fans chimed in with,
“God I love the RFK social team lol,”
and,
“Damn RFK you wild…. I love it,”
A motorsport enthusiast added,
“Top tier social media team working right here,”
Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott secured the race victory in the 260-lap event, narrowly beating Brad Keselowski by just 0.168 seconds.
William Byron reacts openly to EchoPark wreck with a candid social media post
After the crash that truncated his race at EchoPark Speedway, William Byron offered a glimpse of his frustration by sharing a GIF on his X account that showed a weatherman being buried by a snowplow from behind. His post included a string of angry face emojis, reflecting his displeasure over the incident.
During a post-race interview with Motorsports.com, Byron provided further insight into the crash’s circumstances, saying,
“We were just running a great race in the top five. They all stacked up and at that point, I went right a little bit; the wreck was already happening and I just kind of got shoved into it.”
Despite this setback, the Charlotte, North Carolina native remains the leader in the Cup Series points standings, boasting 631 points. This season, he has achieved one win, ten top-ten finishes, seven top-five results, and two pole positions in 18 starts.
Growing intensity in NASCAR’s in-season tournament continues to fuel rivalries
The competitive nature of the NASCAR in-season tournament has heightened tensions and rivalries among drivers and teams, as evidenced by RFK Racing’s social media trolling of William Byron. As the tournament progresses through its five scheduled events, every race counts in reshaping the leaderboard, making each incident and result more impactful.
With Byron maintaining a strong season so far despite recent difficulties, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he and other drivers adapt and respond in upcoming events. The ongoing exchanges, both on and off the track, add an entertaining dimension to the tournament, emphasizing the stakes and personal battles that unfold as the season advances.