Denny Hamlin Wouldn’t Mind ‘Willy B’ Dating His Sister or Babysitting His Kids

Forget Denny Hamlin’s usual clashes for once as his playful praises for William Byron have the NASCAR fans buzzing! Despite often finding himself at odds with fellow drivers, Denny Hamlin, the powerhouse of Joe Gibbs Racing, has singled out one driver for his genuine admiration.

Despite the heated rivalries that define NASCAR, Hamlin has a soft spot for Byron, the victor of the 2024 Daytona 500. But who knew that Byron’s prowess on the track could also earn him the esteemed title of “best babysitter” in Hamlin’s book?

Denny Hamlin praises William Byron’s sportsmanship

Denny Hamlin, a seasoned veteran in NASCAR and a three-time champion of the Daytona 500, recently praised William Byron following his victory at the prestigious race. Speaking on his podcast “Actions Detrimental,” Hamlin didn’t hold back his admiration for Byron’s well-deserved triumph. Despite Hamlin’s own impressive track record at Daytona, he lauded Byron’s emergence as a force to be reckoned with.

He commended Byron’s quiet demeanor, calling him a “Lego-builder” and perhaps drawing clever parallels in how Byron meticulously constructs success piece by piece.

He said, “I think of him a lot like Jimmie Johnson, in the sense that he just gets results. He gets a lot of results. He’s not super flashy about it. He’s a really good person outside the race-car, as he is inside the race-car. He always races fair with everyone.”

He added, “I mean, have we ever heard William Byron getting into, or wrecking someone? … I’ve got tremendous respect for him as a driver. He’s obviously going to be part of this sport for a very long time.”

Hamlin gives Byron approval that the HMS driver wasn’t even looking for

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During this discussion centered around the 26-year-old driver, Hamlin seized the opportunity to inject a dose of humor into the conversation. Reflecting on a hypothetical scenario, he recalled being asked which fellow driver he would choose to date his sister. With a playful twist, Hamlin bestowed this honor upon “Willy B”.

As for the babysitting duties, he further quipped that Byron’s benign nature made him the ideal candidate, reasoning, “I deem him the most harmless which is also why I deem him the best babysitter for my kids. Cuz, you know, ‘Hey play Legos.”

Well, as casual as Denny’s words might be, they sure offer a considerable sense of reassurance to Ryan Blaney, considering the current romantic involvement between his sister, Erin, and William Byron.

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Hamlin’s words not only celebrated Byron’s current achievement but also underscored his promising potential in the sport. With 11 wins already at just 26 years old, Byron appears poised for a long and successful career in NASCAR, earning respect from both fans and fellow drivers alike.