Denny Hamlin, a veteran driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, is known for his memorable one-liners. During the Bristol Cup race qualifying, Hamlin came up with some humorous explanations for the grip issue caused by the new resin on the track. He suggested that the Goodyear tire mixture may be to blame for the incidents, using the analogy of someone urinating on it. Despite the challenging conditions, Hamlin found the experience enjoyable.
Multiple drivers on the track had different opinions about the grip issue, but ultimately everyone was able to complete their flying laps and achieve good qualifying times. The reigning champion secured the pole position, while Hamlin also secured a top-10 start.
The walls of the Bristol Motor Speedway have been changed to black and red, a positive change according to Hamlin. He believes this will allow drivers to race closer to the wall as they now have a better view of the track.
Hamlin is determined to secure his first win of the 2024 season at Bristol. After winning the unofficial season opener in LA, he has been facing challenges. With the dominant performance of the Toyotas at Phoenix last weekend, Hamlin hopes to capitalize on the momentum gained.
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