NASCAR’s off-track drama can be just as entertaining as the races themselves, and the latest viral feud between FOX broadcaster Dylan “Mamba” Smith and veteran driver Denny Hamlin proves it. The two shared a hilarious and light-hearted moment on social media following a prank during the driver introductions at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. But now, the prank has snowballed into a full-blown showdown.

Ahead of the regular season finale, Smith faked a handshake with Hamlin, running his hand through his own hair instead of shaking Hamlin’s hand. The two shared a laugh with each other as the driver continued across the stage. The exchange was seen by 50,000 people when Smith shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), but the driver wasn’t going to let him have the last laugh. F

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