“Do you talk to Michael Jordan?” – Kenny Wallace praises Denny Hamlin’s rare trait despite his offensive nature –

Unlike Ross Chastain, who has been surrounded by controversy for his on-track antics, Denny Hamlin’s journey to becoming a “villain” in NASCAR has been quite varied. The Trackhouse Racing driver upset most drivers, including Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick. However, just a few wins and a thirst for controversy later, Denny Hamlin is in the same field as Ross Chastain.

However, Joe Gibbs Racing appears to have moved beyond the judgment of the cynics as his ultimate goal is to capture the championship trophy in Phoenix. As veteran NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace attempted to reveal the secrets of Hamlin’s unique personality during an interview in Bristol.

Kenny Wallace sides with Denny Hamlin in anger

When Hamlin crossed the starting line and exited his car during the night race at Bristol, the JGR driver was met with boos and various insults. However, the driver not only seemed nonchalant, but responded appropriately to the audience’s insult, taking it as a blessing.

However, it wasn’t just Victory that turned off viewers, it was the discussions that took place on his podcast, Toxic Action. His blatant presentation of the facts resulted in Hamlin coming under fire from viewers and NASCAR insiders who disagreed with his views.

While this stance may be unsettling to many, veteran NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace seemed to appreciate Denny Hamlin’s aloof approach during a pre-race interview at Bristol.

Wallace asked Hamlin, “One of the things I love about Denny Hamlin is he has toxic behavior and you start in the front row on the outside and you’re third, in my opinion, you don’t hear any white noise. Where do you start? Get the laser focus, which was controversial in Monday’s harmful action. Where did you get it? Did you talk to Michael Jordan?”

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In response, the driver retorted: “You have to focus on the prize at hand, which is trying to win the championship, and there are a lot of external factors. But all I can do is give my best, so, I always make sure I’m prepared, ready and focused on race day .”

“I do all the work I have to do to be ready for Sunday and be ready for anything. Sometimes things happen that you can’t control but all you can do is control what you do and we It’s a very strong start to the playoffs.”

Hamlin reacts to shamed ego after win

Well, as one of the current veteran drivers, Denny Hamlin also knows that he doesn’t hold a sacred place in the NASCAR paddock, nor does he exude aura or charisma.

So after his victory at Bristol, the driver told the media, “I probably won’t win the Most Popular Driver award. “I know who I am.”

“I know how I treat people. But to have that drive…it’s really fun to be in NASCAR and have so many passionate fans in a way.”

That being said, Hamlin certainly deserves credit for the momentum he has shown in the ongoing Cup Series. The second half of the playoffs will begin in one day and it will be interesting to see if the driver can maintain his momentum.