Denny Hamlin claims Bubba Wallace was “locked in all offseason”
23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin has asserted that Bubba Wallace has been locked in going into the 2025 Cup season.
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Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace (Via IMAGO)
Coming into the 2025 NASCAR Cup season, there is a lot of pressure on 23XI Racing owing to their 2024 performance and the charter lawsuit. They have to ignore all the noises around the lawsuit and fight hard for wins, potentially placing themselves in the championship chase. Helping rookie Riley Herbst to perform on top level put pressure on them.
No:23 Toyota Camry driver Bubba Wallace is one of the racers with the most pressure on them, as he hasn’t won a single race in two years while his teammate Tyler Reddick winning multiple races as well as the regular season championship. According to 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin, Wallace has been locked in the off-season, with becoming a new father playing a role in it.
He’s been locked in all offseason. Call it fatherhood, call it whatever you want to call it, but he’s been locked in all offseason.
Denny Hamlin said Actions Detrimental.
The 2025 season also marked a significant change to the No:23 team, with his crew chief Bootie Baker being moved another position. Hamlin is impressed with Charles Denike, the new crew chief, and believes he is someone who command respect.
I think he understands that Charles is someone that’s going to command respect and he’s going to have his process and he wanted to make sure that relationship got off on the right foot, and he’s been doing his part.
Denny Hamlin added.
Denny Hamlin brands Bubba Wallace’s new crew chief a rockstar
In the same podcast, further talking about Charles Denike, Hamlin pointed out that the new No:23 crew leader is a rockstar and was a great signing by the team. He expects that Denike-Wallace duo to produce a special performance in the 2025 season.
I was singing his praises all weekend, but we believe we found a rockstar in Charles. Glad we found him. Dave Rogers did a great job recruiting him from the Truck Series. He was with the 19 truck. I think he’s going to be a game-changer for 23XI and Bubba Wallace. I think that those two could really do something special this year.
Denny Hamlin said.
The 2025 season needs to be a career defining season for Bubba Wallace, as continuing to perform on an average level might hurt his future prospects. Going into Daytona 500, with the momentum of P5 run at Bowman Gray The Clash race, gives him some advantage.
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