Denny Hamlin responds to Tyler Reddick’s remarks on Bubba Wallace’s co-ownership with 23XI Racing…….

Denny Hamlin responds to Tyler Reddick’s remarks on Bubba Wallace’s co-ownership with 23XI Racing……

Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, addressed Tyler Reddick’s comments suggesting that Bubba Wallace might leverage Hamlin’s dual role as both a driver and team owner to his advantage on the track. Reddick implied that Wallace could engage more aggressively with Hamlin, anticipating that Hamlin would avoid risking a collision with his own team’s car.

In response, Hamlin clarified his approach during an episode of the “Actions Detrimental” podcast. He emphasized that he races against Wallace and Reddick, both 23XI drivers, with the same level of competitiveness as he does with his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates. Hamlin stated, “I think I drive the cars that I own the same as I do the cars that I’m teammates with. I think it’s kind of an all Toyota… we all race each other very similarly.”

Hamlin also noted the importance of maintaining a balance between competitive racing and avoiding unnecessary incidents, especially with drivers from his own team. He mentioned that while it’s acceptable to push hard, it’s crucial to avoid crossing the line that could lead to on-track clashes, saying, “I think that it’s okay that we take it to the 95% never to 100 with each other for sure because what we would look like clowns is if we would have wrecked each other in those situations.”

This perspective underscores Hamlin’s commitment to fair competition, ensuring that all drivers, regardless of team affiliations, are treated equally on the track. It also highlights the delicate balance team owners who are active drivers must maintain to uphold the integrity of the sport while fostering a competitive environment.