Watkins Glen never fails to stir up drama, and on August 10, 2025, a late caution call on lap 28 had fans on X buzzing with accusations of favoritism toward Chase Elliott. The chaos kicked off when Josh Berry spun out after the bus stop, backing into the wall and triggering a wreck that also clipped Ty Dillon.
The caution flag waved, but not before Elliott, struggling on old tires and slipping outside the top 20, managed to pit. Fans quickly pointed fingers, claiming the delayed call was suspiciously timed to give NASCAR’s so-called “golden boy” a lifeline. The incident, paired with long-simmering gripes about Elliott getting preferential treatment, lit up social media with conspiracy theories and frustration.
“NASCAR always helps their golden boy, it’s painfully obvious.” This fan’s jab reflects a deep-rooted belief that Elliott often gets a break. Past incidents, like his late-race tangle with Daniel Suárez, fueled similar complaints when fans felt NASCAR went easier on Elliott than others. The sentiment carries weight, with some pointing to moments where officiating seemed to tilt in his favor, leaving competitors in the dust.
“Gotta help the golden boy.” Short and sharp, this quip captures the same vibe. During NASCAR’s Brickyard return, similar grumbles about calls benefiting Elliott sparked heated discussions, with some fans even producing videos slamming the officiating as blatantly skewed.
“I’m voting no on the poll Jeff.” This sarcastic remark sums up the skepticism swirling around NASCAR’s impartiality. It’s a cheeky way of dismissing any claim that the sport plays fair when big names like Elliott are involved.
“Even as an Elliott fan that’s a terrible look. Definitely a ‘help Elliott’ scenario.” Even Elliott’s supporters raised eyebrows, admitting the caution’s timing looked fishy. The call, which reshuffled the field after Berry’s crash, felt like a convenient boost for Elliott, reigniting debates about fairness at The Glen.
This is a developing story.
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