Denny Hamlin believes Ryan Blaney will not take harsh retribution on William Byron. The history of drivers retaliating against each other following infractions in past races has resulted in some of NASCAR’s most dramatic moments. However, Hamlin, a future Hall of Fame member of Joe Gibbs Racing, believes that today’s drivers frequently fail to carry out the revenge promised to their opponents.
Hamlin’s comments came after he threatened to take revenge on Byron for an incident that culminated in his disqualification (DNF) at Darlington last week. During a three-car duel in the second stage, Byron made an aggressive move that put Hamlin into the wall and broke his pinky toe. Although Hamlin realizes that revenge is not certain, he does not rule it out entirely. These drivers may be waiting for the proper chance to retaliate and cause enough harm to their opponents to deter future attacks.
Regarding Blaney’s possible revenge against Byron, Hamlin suggests that he anticipates an intense race between the two drivers, but nothing out of the ordinary. He believes that Blaney, driving the No. 12 Ford, will make the day more challenging for Byron in the No. 24 car. However, Hamlin acknowledges that Blaney’s off-track relationship with Byron may influence his behavior on the track. Despite this, he recognizes that Blaney’s aggressive nature on the track may still lead him to seek revenge in a more severe manner.
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