The hot take from Eddie Gossage was met with mass disapproval
It’s championship week in the world of NASCAR. Sunday’s race eliminated the final group of drivers, locking in 4 driver to battle for the championship at Phoenix Raceway.
Denny Hamlin was one of the drivers eliminated from the championship battle. For the second year in a row, he misses the title battle by just a few points.
Hamlin has spent the last 19 years in the NASCAR Cup Series. He’s collected 51 wins in 649 career races.
8 times Hamlin has finished in the top-5 in the season standings. However, he remains without a championship title.
Eddie Gossage is the former president of Texas Motor Speedway. Gossage retired from the position in 2021.
Eddie Gossage posts his take on Denny Hamlin
Eddie Gossage posted on X, “Why can’t Denny Hamlin win NASCAR title?”
“He’s won 51 races, 3 Daytona 500s, a Coke 600 but never the champ. Inside scoop: folks in garage question focus & his intelligence. Makes emotional decisions losing points & distracted by too many non-competition items. Talented but…”
The statement above was met with overwhelming disapproval.
The next day, Gossage clarified, “Lemme be clear. I have no axe to grind w/ Denny Hamlin. Don’t know him.”
“Only had one convo w/ him. He’s 1st ballot HOF. I didn’t say he lacks focus/intelligence. Was told that last week from 1 crew chief and 2 crew members. Asking is this why he hasn’t won title? Just reporting.”
Martinsville Results: October 29, 2023 (NASCAR Cup Series)
