NASCAR pit road reporter Danielle Trotta didn't hold back when veteran IndyCar star Scott Dixon took a swipe at the length of Cup Series events.
A rivalry reignited
Dixon, a six‑time NTT IndyCar Series champion, suggested during a recent interview that NASCAR's marquee races are so long that fans could literally fall asleep.
Trotta, who also hosts the Prime pre‑race show for TNT Sports, responded with a sharp retort, telling Dixon not to let the door hit him on the way out.
The Brickyard 400 showdown
The exchange unfolded just before the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled for July 26 at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The event will also serve as the finale of the In‑Season Challenge, where Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland will battle for a $1 million prize.
While the controversy simmered, the IndyCar Series had earlier this year completed a 400‑mile event at Nashville Superspeedway, showcasing the series' endurance.
Dixon's comment about the 'month of May' references the Indianapolis 500, the sport's most prestigious race, a nod to his own record‑setting history behind A.J. Foyt.