BREAKING: Elon Musk Bans Chase Elliott’s Family from Tesla — NASCAR Star Calls Out “Sh*t” Posts on X, Urges Fans to Delete the App

Charlotte, NC — In a stunning twist that’s shaking both the tech and racing worlds, NASCAR superstar Chase Elliott has publicly blasted Elon Musk after the billionaire abruptly banned Elliott’s family from using Tesla products. The reason? A meme, a rivalry, and what Elliott calls “a billionaire acting like a petty teenager.”

The drama erupted after Musk posted to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), declaring a Tesla-wide ban on Elliott and his family — a move many are calling bizarre and unprofessional.

“This app is just sh*t now. If you’re still on X, I’m not sure what you’re doing,” Chase said bluntly in a now-viral Instagram Live. “Elon’s out of control. Delete the damn app.”

The Trigger: A Meme Too Far?

Musk’s post, made late Sunday night, read:

“Effective immediately: Chase Elliott and his entire family are banned from owning or using any Tesla product. Loyalty and integrity matter. #NoMoreTeslaForChase ⚡🚫🏁”

Sources believe the trigger was a meme liked by Elliott comparing a Ford Mustang Mach-E to a Tesla Cybertruck, with the caption: “One looks like a race car. The other looks like a Minecraft bug.”

Apparently, that didn’t sit well with Musk.

Chase Elliott Responds Swiftly — And Loudly

Known for his calm demeanor on the track, Elliott let loose in a fiery video message to his 1.3 million Instagram followers:

“Imagine banning someone’s family over a meme. You built rockets, Elon — now you’re throwing tantrums like a 12-year-old gamer. I’m out. This app? Pure sh*t. NASCAR fans, do yourselves a favor and delete X.”

The video caught fire instantly, generating 18 million views in under 24 hours and kicking off the trending hashtag #DeleteXNow. Fans flooded X with comments slamming Musk for his “weird obsession with banning people who make fun of him.”

NASCAR and Celebs Rally Around Elliott

Prominent figures in and out of NASCAR quickly jumped in to support Elliott:

• Dale Earnhardt Jr.: “Banning someone’s family? That’s low even for Elon.”

• Bubba Wallace: “You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us.”

• LeBron James (via X): “Wait… Elon banned a NASCAR family over a meme? Lol this app is WILD. #DeleteX”

• Snoop Dogg: “Somebody take Elon’s phone, please.”

Even corporate brands began quietly distancing themselves from the platform, with Ford Performance cheekily tweeting:

“All drivers welcome here. No bans. Just horsepower.”

Fans Are Furious — and Deleting X in Droves

Within 48 hours, analytics platform AppPulse reported a 19% spike in deactivations among X users who also follow NASCAR-related content. The top trending tags?

• #ChaseVsElon

• #Xxit

• #NoMuskNoTrust

• #BuiltNotBanned

One fan posted:

“Elon banning Chase Elliott’s family is the weirdest flex ever. This is why I deleted X. #TeamChase”

Tesla’s Image Hit — Again

Tesla’s stock dipped 2.4% in early trading Monday following the backlash. Investor groups, already frustrated by Musk’s frequent controversies, are reportedly growing “increasingly uncomfortable” with his impulsive behavior.

A senior PR executive at a Fortune 500 firm (speaking anonymously) said:

“This isn’t leadership. This is social sabotage. Banning an athlete’s family is a terrible look.”

Musk’s Response? Memes and More Mayhem

Instead of apologizing, Musk leaned further into the firestorm, tweeting:

“No regrets. Race fans can stick to gas and fumes. We’ve got electric power and memes.”

He then posted a photoshopped image of Chase Elliott riding a lawnmower with the caption: “No Tesla? No problem. Enjoy the horsepower.”

The response? Thousands of clown emojis and a flood of “ratio’d” comments.

Chase Elliott Keeps Racing — and Keeps It Real

Despite the circus, Elliott has stayed focused on the upcoming NASCAR season, reminding fans that his commitment is to the sport — not social media drama.

In a recent interview with NBC Sports, he said:

“At the end of the day, I’m here to race. But I’m also here to stand up when things don’t feel right. What Elon’s doing isn’t just a joke — it’s a warning sign.”