Denny Hamlin Lashes Out at Michael Jordan's Driver for Ruining His Darlington Performance

Denny Hamlin, co-owner of the 23XI Racing team, expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance at the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington.

The Race

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Despite a commendable performance by the 23XI Racing team, with one car finishing second and another staging a fantastic recovery to finish seventh, Hamlin was not entirely pleased. He had been leading the race, winning the first two stages convincingly. However, a pit stop error cost him valuable track position and potentially the race.

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The Aftermath

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Despite his disappointment, Hamlin expressed pride in his team. The 23XI Racing team is relatively young and has a long way to go before they can consistently challenge for the championship. One of their full-time drivers, Bubba Wallace, had not secured his place in the playoffs until the last race of the regular season.

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Looking Forward

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Thankfully, Wallace managed to secure his place in the last 16. Despite an early spin in the race, he fought back to a commendable seventh place. The other driver, Tyler Reddick, drives car #45. The team looks forward to more successes and improvements in future races.

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