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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, is seen on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, is seen on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Without a doubt, Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk, is quickly becoming one of the most influential people in the world. The business mogul recently made some very bold moves in the market. To be precise, he is planning to buy social media giant, Twitter, for $43 billion. In light of this, Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Denny Hamlin reacted to the news.
Of course, no deal has been struck yet, but Musk has made the bold offer.
Elon out here playing chess with Twitter. He is forcing them to sell. If they say no he dumps his 9% stake at a huge gain and is first one out before the stock tanks because the sale doesn’t happen.
Money moves.— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) April 14, 2022
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According to the #11 driver, the Tesla CEO is playing a high-stakes game of chess with Twitter. An ace in his sleeve is the fact that he already owns a 9% stake in the social media website. Brad Keselowski was another person who commented on the matter.
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In the event that Twitter elects to not take him up on his $43 billion offer, Elon Musk has many cards to play. For example, he could sell his stake and make a huge profit.
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What lies ahead for Denny Hamlin?
For the moment, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver is attempting to clinch his maiden Cup Series championship. Fortunately, he is off to a good start with a win under his belt. However, the veteran driver knows that only half the battle has been won. If he really wants that elusive title, he must survive and succeed in the Playoffs.
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Apr 3, 2022; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
There have been so many occasions where Hamlin has been so close, yet so far. Unfortunately, he is not getting any younger, so the pressure will be on him to try and break the jinx. The closest he ever came to winning the title was in 2010, where he finished 2nd to Jimmie Johnson. Now, the 41-year-old is going to try again to win the elusive Cup Series title.
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