The world of NASCAR is not only about speed and competition. It’s also a place where camaraderie and friendly jabs find their home. The latest banter making the rounds involves none other than Bubba Wallace. Who playfully took a shot at his 23XI Racing team boss and fellow driver, Denny Hamlin. What seemed like a harmless remark turned into a fan-fueled uproar, highlighting the camaraderie and wit that exist within the racing community. However, it’s nothing that we don’t already see happening in NASCAR all the time.
While playful teasing might be part of the NASCAR narrative, There’s also a deep respect for talent and strategy. Denny Hamlin, the co-owner of 23XI Racing and driver of the #11 Toyota for JGR, offered high praise for Bubba Wallace and the team’s achievements in a recent episode of Actions Detrimental.
Bubba Wallace makes a snide remark about Denny Hamlin in a recent tweet
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As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for the race at Indianapolis, Bubba Wallace finds himself at the heart of a light-hearted yet engaging controversy. In what is now a viral tweet featuring Wallace, teammates Tyler Reddick and Kamui Kobayashi, and co-owner Denny Hamlin, something stood out conspicuously: Hamlin’s attire. While the teammates donned their race suits. Hamlin opted for a more relaxed ensemble of a plain t-shirt and jeans.
Bubba Wallace seized the moment and trolled Hamlin by captioning the photo, “One of us didn’t get the memo🤵♂️”
Bubba Wallace’s playful caption resonated with fans, who quickly joined the banter. Social media became a battleground of witty remarks as fans teased Hamlin’s mismatched ensemble and speculated on the reason behind his casual choice. From playful jabs about Hamlin “playing Barbies” to fans suggesting he was pioneering a new firesuit trend, the comment section came alive with laughter.
Few witty comments made by the fans.
“He was playing Barbies 😂“
“Maybe he’s starting a new firesuit fad.😂”
“Lol he’s your boss he doesn’t have to follow dress code!😂”
“Or maybe that someone got the memo but threw it in the trash can.”
Amidst the laughter, 23XI Racing’s president, Steve Lauletta, jumped in to save Denny Hamlin’s fashion choice. Reminding both Wallace and fans that Hamlin, as “owner Denny,” was under no obligation to conform to dress code preferences for a simple photograph.
“He got it right as he is “owner Denny” not “driver Denny” @23XIRacing”
He got it right as he is “owner Denny” not “driver Denny” @23XIRacing https://t.co/Cf7jbeowyR
— Steve Lauletta (@slauletta) August 12, 2023
While the spotlight shone on the playful exchange. There’s a deeper narrative that showcases the success and strategy behind 23XI Racing’s journey this season.
Denny Hamlin’s admiration for Wallace and his team’s strategic genius
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The 2023 season for 23XI Racing is one of determination, strategy, and consistent performance. Hamlin, the team’s co-owner and a veteran driver, recently heaped praise on Bubba Wallace and the entire #23 team. As the 2023 NASCAR season unfolded. Wallace and his teammates demonstrated a keen understanding of the game. They have almost secured their places in the playoffs through calculated tactics.
Hamlin commended Wallace’s brilliance. Emphasizing their strategy’s efficacy in accruing stage points. He highlighted, “It’s whoever gets the most stage points is going to get in. That’s the person that’s going to get in. It’s not going to be the finishing person. It’s the stage person that’s going to get in and right now that’s where the #23 is killing it over everyone else. They’re driving to the front at the beginning of the race getting stage points.”
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