Corey LaJoie confesses he is “waiting on payback” from Kyle Busch for Watkins Glen wreck
Spire Motorsports’ Corey LaJoie seems to have come in terms with the fact that Kyle Busch taking his revenge on his is inevitable.
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Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch (Via IMAGO)
On the very first lap of the Watkins Glen playoff race last Sunday Corey LaJoie pulled of a move that ruined the race for multiple drivers. He made contact with the left rear of Kyle Busch’s No:8 Camry and sent him spinning. the chaos collected the like of Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney. The defending champion Blaney was parked and endured a DNF because of it.
It cost Kyle Busch another opportunity to have a good race as well. Corey LaJoie via his podcast talked about the incident and revealed that he was trying to do the exact opposite of what happened on Sunday and feels terribly bad to be the instigator of the race ruining incident. But there are no excuses for his actions.
On the latest episode of Stacking Pennies, @CoreyLaJoie talks about his incident on Lap 1 at @WGI. pic.twitter.com/qm4Af1BFpK
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So, I wanted to give the 8 room there off the wall, didn’t want to crowd him. And then I ended up coming into his left rear there, so there’s really no excuse for that. I was trying to… my only intention the first lap was to get singled out and not ruin anybody’s day and that’s the exact opposite of what happened.Corey LaJoie said via Stacking Pennies podcast.
He went on to admit that he seems to be a trouble magnet for Kyle Busch and the No:8 Chevy in the 2024 season. So, Corey LaJoie admitted that he is waiting for the long overdue payback from Busch to come his way soon.
There’s a magnet for the 7 and the 8 car, unfortunately, and he’s had the short end of the stick. So I’m just waiting on payback.Corey LaJoie added.
Corey LaJoie explains what is special about Bristol
Going into this weekend’s race at Bristol, a track with huge history, Corey LaJoie pointed out that the track is the pinnacle of short track racing. He asserted that it’s a track he has always loved racing in and hopes to have a great race.
Obviously, the history involved makes it a cool place to race. It is also the pinnacle of short track racing. I always enjoy my time there and I hope to bring home a good finish in our Mattress Warehouse Camaro.Corey LaJoie said.
LaJoie has momentum on his side going into this weekend, and his hopes are validated. But he needs to be worried with the Kyle Busch while going for a good finish. It will be interesting to see how the reminder of the season plays out for him.
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