“Caught willy b in 24k”: NASCAR fans troll William Byron for commenting on random influencer's post

Star Hendrick Motorsports driver, William Byron's comment on a random social media influencer's post has caught the attention of NASCAR fans. Amid the intense playoff season, Byron’s remark intrigued fans, who playfully trolled the #24 HMS Chevy driver.

Ahead of the weekend at Martinsville Speedway, social media influencer Estelle Lebourgeois, who has 135K followers on Instagram, posted selfies on her Threads account. The reigning Daytona 500 champion caught fans’ attention by dropping a simple "Hi" in the comments section.

Here is a screengrab of Byron's comment on her post:

William Byron on Threads (@williambyron)

The #24 Hendrick Motorsports driver’s comment quickly made the rounds on other social media platforms, sparking a range of reactions. While some fans playfully trolled the 26-year-old, others criticized him for appearing distracted during the playoff season, especially being a mere seven points above the cutline.

One X user suggested Byron was caught red-handed by his followers. His comment read:

"Caught willy b in 24k"

Another comment called the 26-year-old NASCAR driver a simp, using a modified version of Formula 1's Driver of the Day graphics.

"Simp of the Day" the graphics suggested

Comment on William Byron's Threads post

A third X user asked Byron to focus on the championship, as he is yet to confirm his spot in the Championship 4 heading into the cutoff race at Martinsville Speedway.

"bro you’re in the middle of a championship run right now LOCK THE F**K IN" another X user suggested.

Here are a few other fan reactions to Byron's comment:

"william byron is a cartoon character and there's nothing that can convince me otherwise" a X user suggested.

"damnit william think about the championship" another X user suggested.

""William Byron, whose rizzing career started on a computer"" a third user wrote, a reference to his early career.

Byron was dating Ryan Blaney's sister, Erin Blaney, but rumors suggest the couple have split.

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William Byron is optimistic about advancing to the Championship 4

Hendrick Motorsports has three drivers vying for the final two spots in the Championship 4. William Byron holds the final transfer spot, sitting seven points above his teammate Kyle Larson, while Chase Elliott faces a must-win situation as he is 43 points below the cutline.

The three HMS drivers will likely be fighting for the final spot as Christopher Bell is in a comfortable lead, boasting a 29-point advantage to the cutline. Byron is not concerned about the points situation, as he aiming to win at Martinsville, having won the spring race earlier this season.

"Absolutely, We did it in the spring, so we should be able to," he was quoted as saying by RACER.com.

Byron is a two-time winner at Martinsville, with four top-five finishes in his last seven starts at the track. However, his playoff rivals also have a good track record at the Paperclip Oval, setting the stage for an intense cut-off race.

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