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NASCAR fans reacted to a spectator at Watkins Glen wearing a "Denny Hamlin sucks" t-shirt after the 42-year-old driver himself shared an image on Twitter.
Hamlin's career has been marked by both his impressive racing prowess and his controversial behavior on and off the track. From aggressive driving tactics to off-grid controversies, Hamlin's presence tends to evoke strong reactions among fans.
He was recently the subject of boos and whistles from the NASCAR faithfuls after his actions led to a crash involving Kyle Larson at the Pocono Raceway.
A snapshot captured at the Watkins Glen International Raceway featured a fan wearing a t-shirt that unapologetically proclaimed, "Denny Hamlin Sucks."
It didn't take long for Hamlin to catch wind of the picture, and true to his nature, he shared the image on Twitter. Accompanying the photo was his own wry comment:
"Thanks for the love, @WGI."
Fans, both supportive and critical, flocked to the thread to express their thoughts. Here are some of the top reactions to the post:
One fan commented, "I need one of these shirts!"
Another fan commented: "Can’t stand Denny but I like this energy. Nascar is more fun with him."
Another fan humorously chimmed in, "You should go sign that shirt!!!"
Denny Hamlin confident about contract renewal with Joe Gibbs Racing
The 23XI Racing owner took a moment to address his contract situation, shedding light on his intentions and the potential challenges.
After securing the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International, Hamlin offered insights into his desire to continue his journey with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Hamlin was asked if he planned to return to Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2024 season. The 42-year-old affirmed his commitment by saying:
"I intend to for sure. It’s what I want, and I think it’s what Joe (Gibbs) wants."
However, he was quick to acknowledge that the road to a contract renewal was not without its challenges. He emphasized that numerous factors, some beyond his and Joe Gibbs' control, were influencing the negotiations. He said:
"There’s just a lot of different factors that play into it and whether we can get it done or not. . . All you hope is that this late in the season that everyone is putting their best foot forward to compromise and come up with the right deal that’s good for everyone."
As the NASCAR season heads towards the playoffs, fans will keep a close eye on the developments surrounding his contract renewal with Joe Gibbs Racing.
