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NASCAR Stars' Hilarious Scooter Mishap Near Naval Base
20 Jun
Summary
- Elliott rode with Blaney on a scooter to a naval air station.
- The scooter battery died due to exceeding weight limits.
- The drivers joked about the incident, comparing it to Dumb and Dumber.
Cup Series contenders Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney experienced an unexpected adventure en route to the Naval Air Station North Island. Blaney offered Elliott a ride on his motorized scooter, playfully comparing their escapade to the movie "Dumb and Dumber." The scooter's battery struggled to cope with their combined weight, exceeding the manufacturer's limit and contributing to its early depletion.
Blaney recounted the amusing incident, noting that the two-mile journey and subsequent use on the racetrack, coupled with the exceeded weight capacity, likely overheated the small vehicle. Elliott, also finding humor in the situation, admitted it wasn't on his 'bingo card' for the week. He was thankful for Blaney's assistance and looked forward to using a different scooter for his return trip.
