Denny Hamlin Rejects Bubba Wallace’s ‘Replacement’ Rant After Being Left Astonished by his NASCAR Driver’s Unanticipated Potential

It is no secret how Bubba Wallace and his performances have divided opinions. However, if there’s someone who has constantly backed him, it’s his boss, Denny Hamlin. This season though, things haven’t looked quite well for Wallace. Nevertheless, that hasn’t changed what Hamlin thinks of him. In fact, given the 3x Daytona 500 winner’s latest statements, it only gets more assuring for the Alabama-born driver.

Wallace has delivered two race wins since 2021 but hasn’t quite been at his best recently. However, Hamlin’s recent comments should motivate him to do better.

Denny Hamlin shows confidence in Bubba Wallace despite his struggles in the 2023 season so far

With four DNFs, one top-five, and two top-ten finishes in 11 races, it is safe to say Bubba Wallace hasn’t quite had the season he would like. In fact, things went extremely stressful for him when he crashed out very early in the Circuit of The Americas race this season.

Influenced by his early exit, Wallace demanded his owners replace him after the race. While neither Denny Hamlin nor Michael Jordan felt the need to do so, things are yet to turn around for the #23 driver. However, he’ll be happy to know Hamlin still strongly believes in him.

Speaking to the media personnel at the Kansas Speedway and as reported by Heavy.com, Hamlin spoke highly of Wallace. He said, “He’s better than I thought he was, I mean, that’s just the simple answer.”

Further, the Joe Gibbs Racing owner explained how Wallace has exceeded expectations in his eyes. He said, “I knew he was good, I didn’t know he had the potential to be great. I think that he’s continued to chip away at getting better and better every week.”

Hamlin couldn’t help but express his pride in the way Wallace has progressed so far. He said, “Every racetrack that is an Achilles heel to him, he just keeps chipping away and finishing a few spots better each time he goes. So he’s really evolving as a driver, and I’m super proud of him.”

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While Hamlin is all gaga about Wallace, 23XI Racing is also lucky to have Tyler Reddick in their ranks. In fact, Reddick’s influence has been quite helpful to the 29-year-old this season.

Bubba Wallace is grateful to have Tyler Reddick as his teammate as he speaks ahead of the Kansas Speedway

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It is imperative that Hamlin and Jordan have their drivers get along well. Fortunately, that isn’t a problem for them, especially after what Bubba Wallace had to say about Tyler Reddick recently.

Speaking ahead of the race at Kansas Speedway, Wallace said, “Tyler (Reddick) has been a huge help. It’s fun. I called him when I heard the news that we were going to bring him on. I knew he was going to be fast – fast in a lot of places that I’m not, road courses, certain tracks that we go to.”

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Well, Bubba’s form has been questionable but it has the potential to improve. With already a Kansas win to his name in the Cup Series, it will be interesting to see if he can repeat the feat on Sunday.