Denny Hamlin Blasts ESPN over NASCAR Propaganda to “Brainwash Fans”

Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin has shared his thoughts on supposed attempt from NASCAR to control narrative around the lawsuit.

Denny Hamlin Blasts ESPN over NASCAR Propaganda to “Brainwash Fans”

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One of the biggest point discussions in the NASCAR community at the moment is the antitrust lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that is set to start trial in December 1st. Both parties have been trying their hardest to control the narrative around the legal drama and Denny Hamlin’s social media post have played a major role in it.

The 23XI co-owner has recently made another controversial post, this time calling out ESPN’s Ryan McGee over what he perceives as biased coverage of the issue, promoting NASCAR propaganda. Denny Hamlin slammed the reported for spreading lies about the teams and insisted that the fans know the truth.

Please give credit to [Mike Forde] for helping you write this propaganda piece that they want pushed to switch the narrative. Continuous lies about our stance, NASCARs motives for its actions, and continued message from the sanctioning body that everything is fine. Our fans know better.

Denny Hamlin wrote on X.

The comments from the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran hit the mark for the reporter, who responded to the accusation. He insisted that his reporting isn’t biased and he tried to be in the middle, with his opinions and arguments. The reporter went on to apologize to Hamlin over the disagreement while also thanking him for reading the piece.

Tried to hit it down the middle, thus all the ‘(Fill in the blank) believes…’ and ‘(Fill in the blank) argues…” Sorry you [disagree], but thanks for reading. See you Monday.

Ryan McGee replied to Denny Hamlin.

The three ties Daytona 500 champion didn’t like this response and once again responded by calling out the supposed propaganda machines of NASCAR. He pointed out that the stock car racing fans gave often been brainwashed by the media that push the narratives of the sanctioning body as they are intimidated by the industry. But he is confident that all the lies will crumble before the court.

Our fans have been brainwashed with their talking points for decades. Narratives pushed by media who are intimidated by them. Lies are over starting Monday morning. It’s time for the truth. It’s time for change.

Denny Hamlin responded.

What exactly from the ESPN article that irked Denny Hamlin?

So, what exactly happened that caused Hamlin to go on this social media rant. His social media activity after the dramatic back and forth might explain it. In the articles, at one point while trying to explain the end game for everyone involved in the lawsuit, McGee pointed out that 23XI and FRM exactly doesn’t know what they are fighting for.

Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin (via IMAGO)

This is a narrative that has been sued by the NASCAR leadership from the start, while trying to discredit the team. What is more ironic is the fact that, in the same session of the article, the author detailed the arguments and the demands from the team.

A NASCAR fans highlighted that in a X post he made tagging Hamlin’s rant. This got the attention of the veteran racer and he responded with one word “exactly” admitting it was one of the points from the article he didn’t like. The response on social media not only shows the passion of Denny Hamlin, but also the pressure that is own him owing to the legal drama.

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