Denny Hamlin’s role in NASCAR extends far beyond being a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. As co-owner of 23XI Racing, he faces a unique challenge in balancing personal ambition with team responsibilities. However, things don’t always go according to plan. The latest Kansas Speedway controversy with Bubba Wallace was a good example of this problem. Later on his podcast, Hamlin defended himself, saying he was “a driver on Sunday”. But was that all there was to it?

Tensions and emotions were both high in the aftermath of the race, in which Hamlin nudged Bubba Wallace on the final lap, handing the win to Elliott. Despite the criticism, Hamlin apologized for the clash but stood by his integrity. But veterans Kevin Harvick and Bob Pockrass have gone a bit deeper and analyzed the psyche that goes

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