Joe Gibbs Racing’s drama unfolded at New Hampshire last Sunday. Similarly, a parallel drama has broken out on social media, featuring NASCAR veterans picking sides. Kevin Harvick, while condemning the clash between Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin, mostly called out the latter for his ‘intentional’ moves. On the other hand, Dale Earnhardt Jr. implied that Gibbs should have more regard for his teammates’ needs. Another pair of veterans found nothing shocking about Hamlin’s moves.
The No. 11 Toyota driver has long been a polarizing figure in the sport. From getting into conflicts with NASCAR’s popular drivers like Chase Elliott to hosting unfiltered opinions, many things keep Denny Hamlin’s reputation a matter of debate. Yet two former Cup Series drivers found his New Hampshire move cool – reminis