Kyle Larson’s “Shut the F*ck Up” Rant Bluntly Shut Down by NASCAR Fans as They Back the HMS Insider

When two of NASCAR’s top drivers clash, sparks fly in every direction, and not even the spotter is spared. In the final stage of the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin collided, leading to a heated exchange between Larson and his spotter, Tyler Monn.

Larson, typically known for his composure, snapped at Monn after being given a warning about the recurring collisions with Hamlin. What exactly did Larson say, and how did the racing community respond?

The NASCAR Cup Series USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire was an intense race filled with action and drama. Rain conditions added to the excitement. Rain halted the race with 82 laps to go, while Tyler Reddick was in the lead. During the race, Alex Bowman faced issues with smoke coming from his car, and Kyle Busch and Noah Gragson made contact and spun out.

However, the most notable incident was between Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, which escalated into a feud with Larson’s spotter, Tyler Monn. After the Stage 3 restart with 100 laps to go, while Larson was attempting to pass the 45, Denny Hamlin entered the picture. The 11 ended up dooring the 5, shoving him out of line. Reddick and his owner Hamlin cleared their competition and set out to settle it amongst themselves. Larson and Hamlin made contact, quickly leading an aggressive yet frustrated Monn to comment, “He runs you like that every time; you know why? Because you let it happen.” Larson’s response was blunt: “Shut the f*ck up.”

This remark silenced the radio, leaving the NASCAR community buzzing. Noah Lewis of Sportsnaut captured this exchange and shared it on social media, igniting further discussion.

How many times have you seen Larson bullying someone on or off the track? While some would debate the question being wrongly put, others would give 100s of instances where Larson showcased his calmness and ran decently to lead his way to the top. But a comment by him on the radio didn’t align with his character, and fans quickly came to crew chief Monn’s defense, politely criticizing Larson for his outburst. This reaction highlights the racing community’s support for the spotter and their expectation of better conduct from Larson.

Meanwhile, the community chose to rally behind Monn

One fan, empathizing with the spotter, commented, “Truth hurts, but the spotter is right. Larson needs to push back and quit letting Hamlin push him around.” This sentiment was echoed by another, who admitted, “He’s not wrong, and I’m a Larson fan. He never retaliates,” showing their support for Monn’s tough love approach.

Reflecting on Larson and Hamlin’s history on track, and how he has often affected his runs, a fan made a critical remark.  “It’s one thing if it’s the first time, but this isn’t the first time Hamlin has cost Larson a win or a better finishing position.”

Highlighting Larson’s own aggressive tactics, which is not the case, as far as we know for the No. 5 HMS driver, another fan pointed out, “Kyle does that same exact move every week to just about everyone else. DH didn’t wreck him, just put him in a situation to either lift or possibly make a mistake. It’s racing, and Larson does it all the time,” resonating with the community’s call for consistency in behavior on the track.

A fan even drew attention to the ongoing rivalry, saying, “Cliff’s right, though. Guess Larson’s okay with being treated as a pushover by Hamlin,” emphasizing the need for Larson to stand his ground, and one humorously wrote, “Well, if @KyleLarsonRacin wasn’t a Denny fan, then it wouldn’t happen all the time.”

Despite Larson fighting for his sanity, fans were right when they emphasized how he needs to fight back. Although the weekend’s over and the race at NHMS was for none of the drivers who were caught in a brawl, it was Christopher Bell who took two back-to-back chequered weekends.

The JGR driver’s interpretation of the weekend was somewhat close, as the rain gods stretched the race by hours, but unlike the last time, the gods were on C. Bell’s side. What are your views on Bell winning his ninth win on the track and Larson not wanting to give it back? Let us know in the comments.