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Denny Hamlin Clears The Air After Bubba Wallace Kansas Clash

Denny Hamlin Clears The Air After Bubba Wallace Kansas Clash

Summary

Denny Hamlin, a NASCAR driver and co-owner of 23XI Racing, explained a recent incident during a race at Kansas Speedway. He emphasized that when driving his No. 11 car, he is not in the team owner role, but focused on winning the race. The clash with Bubba Wallace led to another driver, Chase Elliott, winning the race.

Key Facts

  • Denny Hamlin is both a NASCAR driver for Joe Gibbs Racing and a co-owner of 23XI Racing.
  • During a race at Kansas Speedway, a late caution led to NASCAR Overtime, where Hamlin and Bubba Wallace competed aggressively.
  • Hamlin made a move to overtake Wallace, leading to a situation where Chase Elliott won the race.
  • Hamlin emphasized he races to win when he is driving, separate from his role as a co-owner.
  • Bubba Wallace needed to win for his playoff hopes but fell 26 points below the elimination line.
  • Hamlin defended his racing decision, stating he has telemetry data to back up his actions.
  • Hamlin currently sits comfortably above the playoff cutline, while Wallace faces pressure in the upcoming race.

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