Drivers react to NASCAR playoff emojis, hashtags

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs start Sunday at Chicagoland -- and now everyone can amp up their Twitter game thanks to customized emojis plus hashtags for all 16 drivers in the hunt and a special nod to Junior's Appreci88ion Tour.

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Even though driver Landon Cassill didn't make the playoff cut this year, he still chimed in on the emoji reveal on Twitter. We must agree, Matt Kenseth's emoji is a bit cheesy. The No. 20 driver may not know what an emoji is, but he sure is excited about it. And it sounds like Jaime McMurray is really pleased with how his emoji turned out -- McMurray has officially left the ... race track anyone? Check out how some of the other drivers reacted to their emoji and hashtag unveiling:

Check this out! Twitter gave us our own emoji when you use #Appreci88ion now through Homestead. pic.twitter.com/sdJIs0V394

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 11, 2017