Kenny Wallace claims Michael Jordan influence has got Denny Hamlin “always looking good”
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin’s styles is being influenced for good a lot by his friend Michael Jordan according to Kenny Wallace.
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Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, Jordan Fish and Kenny Wallace (Images via IMAGO)
The friendship between future NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan is really special. They have been friends since the three times Daytona 500 winner was proving himself in the cup garget and their relationship grew to a point where they are now business partnership in the sport.
In 2021 Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin joined hands form 23XI Racing team with the latter’s team Joe Gibbs Racing as a key partner in building cars. There close association changes Hamlin a lot on many aspects. Ex-NASCAR racer, and a close friend of the No:11 Toyota Camry driver, Kenny Wallace has shared one aspect he noticed the most.
“Coffee with Kenny”
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) November 23, 2024
1- ALL about the @NASCAR awards ceremony.
2- The most bougie couple?
3- The funniest couple of the night?
4- @DaleJr & @AmyEarnhardt dress strategy?
5- Special awards winners? pic.twitter.com/N0cubOANsM
After naming Denny Hamlin and his faience Jordan Fish as the most bougie couple at the 2024 NASCAR Awards, hosted at Charlotte, Wallace praised the former’s dressing style. He pointed out that Michael Jordan has influenced his style a lot and with the tennis shoes and all elevated it to the next level.
You know Denny, he’s always looking good. And I’m convinced that Michael Jordan got him looking good with all the tennis shoes and everything.
Kenny Wallace said via X.
Denny Hamlin has a lot on his table going into the 2025 season
The upcoming 2025 season is going to be on of the toughest ever in Denny Hamlin’s career as a lot of changes are comping his way. As a driver his longtime crew chief Chris Gabehart was promoted by JGR and was replaced with Chris Gayle. He now has to relearn a lot of things and build a new relationship with his new crew chief, while also fighting for wins.
The second factor is the whole dram around 23XI Racing. They refused to sign the 2025-2031 charter deals and are now close to participating in the championship as open teams, despite signing a new driver for the new season. This is going to financially strain the team and negatively affect their championship dreams.
The third factor is the ongoing anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR they team has filed alongside FRM. It is expected to be dragged in the court for over two years unless NASCAR and teams agrees on a deal outside the court. This is going to put a lot of pressure on Hamlin and his entourage as well.
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