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Denny Hamlin Praises Bubba Wallace After Kansas Raceway Clash

Denny Hamlin Praises Bubba Wallace After Kansas Raceway Clash

Summary

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin praised Bubba Wallace for his improvement after their clash during the last lap of a race at Kansas Speedway. While Hamlin acknowledged Wallace's maturity, he criticized Wallace's racing team, 23XI Racing, for their performance. The incident led to Wallace finishing fifth and Hamlin second, while Chase Elliott won the race.

Key Facts

  • Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace clashed during the last lap of a race at Kansas Speedway.
  • The collision caused Wallace to finish in fifth place and Hamlin in second place.
  • Chase Elliott won the race due to Wallace and Hamlin's slowdown.
  • Hamlin praised Wallace's growth and maturity over the years.
  • Hamlin criticized 23XI Racing, Wallace's team, for poor performance in earlier races.
  • The clash contributed to Wallace falling below the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination mark.
  • Hamlin experienced additional challenges with his car's power steering during the race.

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