đ JUST IN: NASCAR Driver Claims Chase Elliott Has Been Avoiding Him Due to His Sexuality âItâs Not a Crime to Be Gay, for Heavenâs Sakeâ â As Chase Elliottâs Closest NASCAR Buddy Comes Out
Shocking Allegation Sends Shockwaves Through NASCAR
In a surprising and emotional revelation, a well-known NASCAR driver and former close friend of Chase Elliott has come forward claiming that Elliott has been âdistantâ and âuncomfortableâ with him following his public coming-out as gay.
The driver â who requested partial anonymity while sharing his story â stated that his relationship with Elliott changed drastically after he opened up about his sexuality earlier this season.
âWe Were Practically Familyâ
Before the rift, the two drivers were often spotted training together, traveling to races side by side, and referring to each other as âbrothers on and off the track.â The unnamed driver recalled a deep bond with Elliott, NASCAR’s 2020 Cup Series Champion, saying:
âWe spent years in the garage, on the road, in each otherâs corners. But after I came out, itâs like I became invisible.â
“It’s Not a Crime to Be Gay, For Heaven’s Sake”
When asked if he had any message for fans or fellow drivers, the driver didn’t hold back:
âItâs not a crime to be gay, for heavenâs sake. Iâm still me â I still drive, I still bleed for this sport. But itâs sad when the people you thought would stand by you⌠disappear.â
The statement has struck a chord online, sparking a wave of support from LGBTQ+ advocates, athletes, and NASCAR fans calling for greater inclusion in the sport.
Chase Elliott: Silent, But Under Pressure
As of this writing, Chase Elliott has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations or the driver’s comments. His social media remains silent on the topic, though fan speculation continues to swirl.
Some supporters insist Elliott may simply be processing the situation privately, while others believe his silence speaks volumes.
đłď¸âđ NASCAR’s Long Road Toward Inclusion
While NASCAR has made notable strides in recent years â including public support for Pride and welcoming its first openly gay drivers â stories like this underscore the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ athletes in motorsports.
Fans have taken to social media, using hashtags like #RacingWithPride and #StandByYourBuddy, urging Elliott and others in the NASCAR community to publicly support drivers coming out.
The Driverâs Final Words
âIâm not looking for drama. I just want to race and be treated with the same respect I had before. My sexuality doesnât change my skill â it just changes how some people see me. And thatâs on them.â
What Happens Next?
Will Chase Elliott speak up and clarify his side of the story? Will NASCAR formally respond? And most importantly â will this moment become a turning point for representation in the sport?
Only time will tell. But for now, the race for equality in NASCAR continues â one lap at a time.
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