The “rich kid” or “pay drivers” debate has been part of NASCAR for generations. But former Cup Series driver Landon Cassill has just offered an argument that many fans will not want to hear: maybe having a wealthy family does actually put more pressure on you.
The issue came back into the spotlight after a heated incident involving CARS Tour drivers Landon Huffman and 19-year-old Tyler Reif at Anderson Motor Speedway. Huffman confronted Reif after the race, with Reif’s family wealth becoming part of the criticism.
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Cassill sees the situation differently.
Speaking on The Money Lap with Parker Kligerman, Cassill recalled discussing wealthy drivers with Corey LaJoie and argued...
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