Alright NASCAR fans, buckle up, as the world of stock racing delivered another moment that has got everyone buzzing. We all know that the world of NASCAR lives and thrives on high-speed drama and entertainment, with drivers pushing their ‘stock cars’ to absolute limits. But sometimes, the real entertainment happens off-track, far from the ovals, in the digital world of social media. Where fans and drivers trade banters and quips like they are trading paint at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Speaking of trading banter, remember when SVG dropped the mic with “save your pennies”, replying to Corey LaJoie’s unusual request that got the NASCAR world chuckling at the driver’s antics? Let’s back up a bit, SVG, Shane van Gisbergen, the V8 Supercars legend that shocked the world with his Chicago win, has the world chuckling with this sharp wit. Corey LaJoie, who is known for his ‘Stacking Pennies’ podcast, had a rather unique request – he wanted to see more of SVG’s footwork.
Now, was it for technical analysis of SVG’s famous driving technique? Or just his personal curiosity? Nobody knew. And SVG, being SVG, wasn’t going to pass up on such an opportunity. “Showing it for free, brother. Save your pennies,” SVG quipped, instantly creating a meme that will continue the NASCAR social media for quite some time.
@NASCAR showing it for free brother save your pennies
— Shane van Gisbergen (@shanevg97) March 3, 2025
NASCAR fans were on overdrive with SVG-LaJoie banter
That brings us to the present, Chris Buescher, driver of the number 17 Mustang for RFK Racing, posted a video of his footwork on the daunting and demanding COTA circuit. This video was a fascinating insight into what these drivers go through, or rather their feet go through, during a race, showcasing the effort and precision required to control these 700 horsepower monsters. But social media, being the gem it is, decided to pounce on this opportunity, and have some fun, albeit at the expense of Corey LaJoie.
“Hey, @CoreyLaJoie will pay for this content. Don’t be posting it for free ”, one fan tweeted referencing SVG’s ‘Save your pennies’ quip at LaJoie, adding further “Just had to give you crap Corey. Absolutely love all you do!”, to show it was all in good fun.
COTA footwork pic.twitter.com/luQWeNnctX
— Chris Buescher (@Chris_Buescher) March 4, 2025
The SVG-LaJoie drama has become the perfect platform for the fans to have some harmless fun, with a fan even pointing out, “@CoreyLaJoie now I know this isn’t SVG’s but it’s something and it’s free,” perfectly capturing the spirit of the moment between the two drivers.
Another fan chimed in with “Free footwork? In this economy?!”, while another simply stated, “Don’t tell Corey LaJoie.” The intent behind all these comments and quips from fans is clear, LaJoie’s peculiar request and SVG’s witty reply has taken the NASCAR world by storm, and Buescher’s video was the perfect stage for everyone to have some fun.
Not all the fans were taking digs at Lajoie on Buescher’s video, some saw the video for what it was intended, the sheer skill and talent it takes to drive these monsters around a track again and again, without missing a beat. “There is not enough appreciation for the skill it takes to maneuver these big heavy stock cars around these road courses,” one fan rightly pointed out. Buscher is indeed a master at road courses, remember he was the one who beat SVG to his game last year at Watkins Glen.
This whole episode of banter and witty quips has shown that the dynamic behind the interactions between drivers and fans is changing. What was once a private world behind closed doors is now opening up and even becoming a source of entertainment for fans and drivers alike.
And it’s not just drivers sharing good humor and fun times with fans, just take a look at Joe Gibbs and his ‘Coach Rizz’ video or Brad Keselowski’s cost-cutting commercial. Drivers and teams have realized that it is important to connect with the fans on a personal level And humor is the way to do it.
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