“Not Meant To Be a Literal Statement” – Denny Hamlin Issues Response to Fan; Mentions Clint Bowyer’s Viral Rant at NASCAR

It’s undeniable that the present short-track racing package in NASCAR has received mixed reactions. A short while ago, ex-NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer expressed his dissatisfaction in a widely discussed rant. So, when a fan recently questioned Denny Hamlin about his recent comment on passing difficulties, the JGR driver offered a response, using Bowyer’s viral outburst as a reference.

The fan had asked Hamlin to clarify what he meant when he said, “we can’t pass” with the current package after the Martinville race. The fan was curious about the differences between passing in this car compared to what the situation was in the past.

The fan wrote on Twitter, “I wish, @dennyhamlin would go on w/Moody & explain what he means when he says “we can’t pass” w/this package. We all know its not supposed to be easy, but if you could tell the listening audience the difference between passing in this car, vs cars in the past, it would be great.”

To this, Hamlin responded, “It’s not meant to be a literal statement. I’m saying the same thing that 6 of our top 10 finishers said. Same thing that @ClintBowyer just tweeted.”

“It’s something that I’m sure @NASCAR is having meetings on to discuss solutions. Trust me, they want their star drivers to shine, not just cars with track position. It won’t be a easy or quick fix but it can get better if we take a little risk.“

It’s not meant to be a literal statement.

I’m saying the same thing that 6 of our top 10 finishers said.

Same thing that @ClintBowyer just tweeted.

It’s something that I’m sure @NASCAR is having meetings on to discuss solutions. Trust me they want their star drivers to… https://t.co/KRbYeBpuQo

— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) April 17, 2023

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What had Clint Bowyer ranted about?

As per a recent tweet by Clint Bowyer, he admitted that NASCAR’s short-track program was severely lacking, which was not acceptable. He mentioned that the “1st step is owning it.” However, he remained confident that they would find a solution.

For the time being, the positive aspect is that the short tracks are behind them for a while. Moreover, he was eager to experience the excitement and unpredictability that Talladega had to offer. He wondered who else planned to attend.

Short-track racing adds a thrilling dimension to NASCAR, as numerous drivers enjoy the distinctive challenges and intense, close-quarters competition it provides. However, the choice of tracks for the 2023 season has sparked debate among drivers like Bowyer and others. Bowyer maintains optimism that NASCAR will address the concerns, but the future remains uncertain.

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