During a recent NASCAR Cup Series race, a radio exchange between driver William Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle was captured and shared online. In the exchange, Fugle told Byron to 'just drive' after a disagreement over strategy. The incident occurred during a caution period, with Byron questioning the team's pit call.
Byron, 28, drives the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Fugle has been his crew chief since 2021. The exchange was broadcast on the team's scanner channel, which is publicly available during races.
Neither Byron nor Fugle commented publicly on the exchange after the race. The team did not issue a statement. The incident did not result in any penalties or disciplinary action from NASCAR.
