Jeff Burton’s Prodigy’s Distracting Tactic by Picking Fight With Denny Hamlin Triggers Bitter Criticism From NASCAR Community

In a world where every character counts, Denny Hamlin’s succinct tweet, “Too deep…” after a heart-stopping qualifying session at Charlotte ROVAL, has sent the NASCAR Twitterverse into a frenzied tailspin. Whether it’s a case of mistaken identity or just some good ol’ fashioned Twitter banter, Jeb Burton’s fiery retort has fans and pundits alike grabbing their popcorn.

Caught in the eye of the storm, Jeb Burton’s reply got the ‘Dale Jr. Download’ podcast crew chattering. Host Mike Davis and the crew hashed out the timeline, with the consensus being that Hamlin’s tweet was a nod to his qualifying error and wasn’t a jab at Jeb. But hey, when has Twitter ever been about context?

The Dale Jr. Download Podcast Crew Weighs In on NASCAR Twitter Chaos

Jared Allen, one of the podcast’s panellists, was quick to point out Jeb Burton’s retort to Hamlin’s tweet. However, Andrew Kurland clarified that Burton might have jumped the gun, as Hamlin’s tweet wasn’t even aimed at him. The timing, as Dalton Greco noted, coincided with the Xfinity race’s start. To add context, Hamlin had tweeted just half an hour before the race, indicating that his tweet referred to a recent practice or qualifying round, not to any specific racer.

Dalton Greco stated, “Wow not about you, Jeb. So it was it was during practice, Denny said, he went, or qualifying, he said he went too deep, so he tweeted that too deep dot dot dot.” 

“And then after the cup racer after Denny drove it in too deep and then ended up breaking his toe like Jeb Burton quoted him and said too deep dot dot dot. Everybody was like he’s not even referring to you, man. If you’re gonna talk crap on Twitter, just make sure you got it. If you’re gonna be petty, you got to be accurate.” 

Zoom out to Hamlin’s current season – 51 wins, each bringing him tantalizingly close to that ultimate championship title. With a cushy 50+ point lead, the No. 11 Toyota driver seemed ready for a breezy voyage into the next playoff chapter. But as any good NASCAR enthusiast knows, even the smoothest roads have speed bumps.

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Fans and followers were quick to rally, pointing out Burton’s mistaken assumption. The common sentiment? If you’re going to stir the pot on Twitter, accuracy is key.

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Denny Hamlin and Jeb Burton’s Social Media Saga

The Twitter faux pas started when Hamlin had ironically driven “too deep”, leading to a foot injury and tweeted about the same. Burton quoted Hamlin’s earlier tweet, igniting a controversy. Fans and followers were quick to rally, pointing out Burton’s mistaken assumption! 

Denny Hamlin has tweeted, “Too deep..”

Jeb Burton retweeted the tweet with the same caption, “Too deep..”

And boy, fans were not happy!

“Coming from a guy who’s only in the sport because of his last name, lmao”, one fan wrote. 

Another added, “You are not him.”

“Hamlin’s post wasn’t about you lol. He posted that before Xfinity race even started, talking about his own issue in qualifying. Not everything is about you,” a third chimed in. 

Someone added, “He posted that at 2:30 pm, hours before you murdered Justin Allgaier. He doesn’t know you lil bro.”

“You are not him,” another wrote. 

“He wasn’t talking about you tho……” a fan added. 

As the dust settles, Hamlin, despite the hiccups, keeps his eyes on the championship. With 51 wins under his belt, every race is a step closer to that illustrious title. Only time will tell if he dives too deep or emerges atop the podium’s peak.

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In the fast-paced world of NASCAR, both on and off the track, it’s clear that a simple tweet can create as much drama as a high-speed chase. While Hamlin continues to make headlines with his races, this Twitter misstep reminds everyone of the power of words and the importance of context.