William Byron Sends Warnings Ahead of NASCAR’s Chicago Gamble, but Denny Hamlin Has “Got It Figured Out”

As the NASCAR season roars into the Windy City, anticipation is building for the upcoming race at Chicago Street Course, a track that has become infamous for the challenges and unique characteristics it may pose. The racing community is abuzz with predictions and speculations, and two prominent drivers, Denny Hamlin, and William Byron, recently engaged in a conversation on Denny Hamlin’s podcast, ‘Actions detrimental.’

During their discussion, Denny Hamlin posed the question that is on everyone’s mind: “What do you think we’re gonna see in Chicago?” What followed was a candid conversation that revealed the true opinions of the two drivers.

William Byron Expresses Apprehension Ahead of the Chicago Race

William Byron voiced his apprehensions about the upcoming race in Chicago. He shared his thoughts with Denny Hamlin, saying,  “Ah, that’s tough. I mean, I think it’s going to be hard to pass. I don’t think there’s going to be any passing.”

Byron’s concern about the lack of passing opportunities suggests that the track conditions in Chicago might present challenges for drivers. He further added, “I think it’s going to be restarts and it’s going to be strategy, I think it’s going to be big time strategy but I can see it being like the oval” 

He also expressed his apprehension and fears as he said, “Yeah, bumpy, off camber kind of corners but yeah I haven’t ran enough to know what it’s like but I know turn 4 is like a fast right-hander that goes off camber, I think there’s going to be a lot of turbulence there, a lot of left rears.” 

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Denny Hamlin Has It ‘Figured Out’ as He Debunks Byron’s Warning

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Adding to Byron’s concerns about the turn 4, Denny Hamlin expressed his opinions about the track. Responding to Byron’s thoughts, Hamlin replied, “That’s fair. That’s probably what will happen.”

Adding to the conversation, Hamlin humorously shared his experience with the track simulator, stating, “I think I spent like an hour and a half on the sim and didn’t make it past turn 4, like just leaving pit road and crashing forward and do that for an hour and a half. Like I just, what the hell?!”

His comment suggests that he encountered difficulties while practicing on the simulator.

Byron jokingly advised against betting on Hamlin for the race, to which Hamlin responded, “I’ve got it figured out, I’ve got it figured.”

Only time will reveal which driver’s predictions and preparations prove to be more accurate. As the NASCAR world eagerly awaits the race in Chicago, fans will witness the outcome of these contrasting perspectives and whether Denny Hamlin truly has it “figured out” or if William Byron’s warnings hold true on the challenging track.

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