Letting drivers race on dirt can help sharpen their skills, and it makes the team owners second-guess the risk. Rick Hendrick’s stars are from the same mold. Kyle Larson even vouched for Corey Day’s talent and helped guide him toward Hendrick Motorsports. But seeing both the reigning champion and the future star slip up in the same race is a tough sight for any team.

Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon have long allowed their drivers to compete outside NASCAR, unlike teams that avoid the track danger altogether. Joe Gibbs Racing only recently eased its restrictions. Still, the chaotic Placerville crash was one everyone would rather forget. As HMS moves forward, one of the drivers has now chosen to speak up about the incident.

Not just driving, but predicting is also necessary, as per Day

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