IndyCar’s Scott Dixon drew criticism from NASCAR radio host Danielle Trotta on Sirius XM’s On Track for saying NASCAR races are boring … but social media isn’t sure that’s what he actually said.
In an interview with Frontstretch.com prior to IndyCar’s Music City Grand Prix, Dixon was asked about the length of the race at 300 laps.
“I don’t know,” Dixon said, though the race was cut back to 225 laps when it was delayed until Monday. “I don’t know. I find it really hard to watch Cup races. It allows for a nap. Maybe that’s good. I don’t know.”
Trotta responded: “I can not believe Scott Dixon said that. The irony of an IndyCar racer saying our races are bad? Bro. You want to take a shot at NASCAR. Look at your ratings.
“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Dixon.”
Many have pointed out that Dixon was likely responding to the length of NASCAR races — a common lament of fans — not the quality of the races. The Brickyard 400 is, of course, being held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar.
“The season and the races are too long I’m sure is what he meant,” former IndyCar driver Marco Andretti posted on X. “Doubt he meant that the racing is bad. Must be a slow news day to go this crazy over someone’s personal opinion. Unrelated. The season and the races are too long.”
Here is reaction from X:
