Denny Hamlin on his dominant win at Bristol, being the villain, bond with Kyle Busch & 23XI Racing

On episode 12 of “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour,” NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin joins Kevin Harvick to discuss the exhilarating world of motorsports.
Delve into the thrilling journey as they dissect Denny's victory at the Cup spring race held at Bristol Motor Speedway, sharing insights on the tire-management battle and the ongoing horsepower debate.
Explore the special bond between Denny and his Crew Chief, and gain exclusive insights into his role as co-owner and operator of 23XI Racing. Plus, discover the unique relationship Denny shares with Kyle Busch.
Don't miss out on this exhilarating episode packed with expert analysis and all the thrilling moments you love from the world of NASCAR!
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Denny Hamlin on his dominant win at Bristol, being the villain, bond with Kyle Busch & 23XI Racing
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[@NASCARonFOX]

Is Denny Hamlin the best NASCAR villain?

[@TopBigMike]

Currently he’s the only villain, Kyle Busch is the best ever tho

[@RetroRich91]

​@TopBigMike the best might go to Robby Gordon 😅

[@animal_SS70]

​@TopBigMike have to agree. The arrogance Kyle Busch showed early in his career can't be beat. However, him and Kurt are good examples of people who have matured as human beings

[@ttwert21]

KFB baby...

[@johnnymiller8938]

He’s not a villain, he’s just an over grown child.

[@bradfreer2132]

Kevin after following you for 22yrs on the track i must say you are a true natural for TV, i have to say that interview with Denny was so good, tku and keep doing what your doing 👍🇨🇦

[@jaykanor9613]

Please continue doing these. Kevin is soo good at these interviews. He is truly asking the questions from his own curiosity and it is gold.

[@JMExplorations]

What a great interview by Kevin Harvick! Harvick was my driver when Tony Stewart retired but I always liked and respected Denny Hamlin!!!

[@gunnypat29]

I have been a kevin harvick fan for a long time, having denny hamlin was a plus denny seems to be on his way to a championship.

[@kristenwhite2701]

It’s so hard to get when it is decided in one race. All the years in final 4 proved it can be amazing season but no championship. Don’t like that or win & in. Wish they still gave points for leading laps too.

[@gunnypat29]

@@kristenwhite2701 yes please bring back old point system,glad someone else thinks the way I do.

[@earleholt4380]

Kevin, you have a gift for interviewing. Your experiences seem to point you to ask very insightful questions. Excellent.

[@CMROCD82]

This was great! I love the discussion about personalities and promoting the entertainment side of the sport.

[@stevebendell2013]

The Denny Hamlin interview was the best so far! Thank you🎉

[@drayker99]

Kevin, I've been a fan of yours since the day they repainted that car with a 29 on it .. I was new to the sport and you were new to the cup series ... I picked you as my driver cause I liked Earnhardt Sr. After all the years and years and fights and wrecks I have to say your as good at TV as you were in the car...and somehow through these interviews your doing I'm finding myself say well maybe that other ain't so bad 😅... Never thought I'd appreciate Kyle Bush or Denny Hamlin or any of those guys but you can see just how good of a talent was all around you and that makes your accomplishment that much more special... Good luck with TV !

[@Fenti69]

I changed my mind about my perception on Danny after Netflix. Appreciate how he drives and what he does in addition to his driving - also understand his bad boy image is a role in the game...

[@tonymaines3837]

You guys are right the championship needs at least 1 track of each to determine the Champ the championship race should move every 2 years. Grown up Denny is the best Denny. Good show KH.

[@davidnair5470]

The chase sucks , they should do a ten race playoff and give points for positions . At the end of ten races who ever averaged the best is champ . Or go back to the old format .

[@ggsimmonds1]

I think Denny really enjoys playing the role of a heel because he sees it like banter between he and the fans.

[@timkis64]

harvicks really good at this.he has a nack for allowing people to relax & be comfortable during interviews.

[@dufferdude1205]

I would like to see more tire wear races period! It showcases the best drivers and their talents.

[@simonbrown3766]

Awesome interview with Denny, love watching these espisodes👌

[@nickfry3212]

Alright here's a thought on the playoff format. 16 drivers still make the playoffs, but instead of having a 1 race championship, have a 1 race round of 16 called the "wildcard round". The top 8 in points automatically get locked into the round of 12 while the remaining 8 race for the last four spots in the round of 12. Now you can have a 3-race round of 12, a 3-race round of 8, and a 3-race championship round that consists of a 1.5-mile track (Homestead), a road course (I would like to see the Daytona RC or COTA), and a short track (Martinsville). I think this would be fantastic. Every other major sports league has a wildcard round that is usually one game and most have a championship series instead of one game. I think it just makes way more sense. @NASCARonFOX

[@kristenwhite2701]

I think most people would prefer a 3 race series with the final 4, most points wins. I would also like the days of points for leading laps back

[@justinschultz4325]

Excellent interview. I love these driver conversations. Hamlin for championship!

[@Jendollla]

Wonderful interview. You are rocking this new gig. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@seanlewis575]

That was a great interview…a ton of respect between them two.

[@bobaboey]

Great interview! Watching 2 Nascar greats. Truly awesome.

[@JJfan48]

Denny seems a lot more grounded this year than he normally is. I genuinely think he’s going to get it this time.

[@forster46]

Awesome interview. Anyone who hates on denny needs to grow up.

[@dillonbrown1454]

Denny is not a villain. He’s just a star and a good one.

[@manowire5403]

Great Interview - Love both these guys

[@danieleburne5710]

harvick is killing it 💯

[@montecarloss305]

That was a great interview!

[@TRP-4]

Amazing interview Harv! Denny I understand more

[@ttwert21]

This was great bc both let their guards down... Thanks gentleman

[@obsidian....]

This is so awesome. Love seeing this side of Kevin

[@user-zd1ji6uo1x]

Great one!!!! I'm still not sure how to feel about Nascar races now, love the sport, but lots of the excitement is gone without Harvick to watch. Can't seem to decide on a new driver to cheer for. Guess I'll see how it goes..............

[@kristenwhite2701]

I went with Blaney, practiced last year. It’s hard though.

[@timchalmers1700]

Yep - great interview/conversation !!

[@ittybitty2112]

Great interview thx Kevin thx Denny. Oh I'm a 10.5 for my pair of 2311 Jordans 😂😂

[@shawnbuckendahl1968]

That was a fantastic interview.

[@user-cu7mt3iy1e]

Great Interview not really Denny Hamlin fan But I would like to see him win a championship. Also I love his trash talk. Because he backs it up. I beat your favorite driver Love it because it's so true ☮️Ana☯️

[@freedom6919741]

Harvick is doing a great job.

[@ashleydunn2628]

Real racers, real personality... most excellent.

[@wingnut655]

awesome show

[@fishhuntadventure]

That was pretty dang good!

[@kristenwhite2701]

I wish you were around for the Netflix series. You have so much going on & were so good on NASCAR 360. Add in the two kids and you have a very interesting story. Could do a series just on your family. The Tweets from all of you are fun.

[@derekbentley334]

Never sold out for selling others greatness.

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

I feel like Denny is finally gonna get that championship this year ive been saying this for a few weeks now. There is just this vibe going on with him n i believe hes already on a championship run for the cup n the way hes running week in and week out i believe the CUP is has his Denny Hamlins name on it in the vault sitting there waiting on him. Denny will get his CUP championship in 24 just kick back n hold on n by the way im a big RYAN BLANEY FAN ALL THE WAY N of course thats who im rooting for to get 2 championships in a row but man that 11 team is stout n bad fast this year.

[@pegelliott4058]

Nice job!!!! Denny deserves some kudos👍🏁💜🏁💜🏁💜

[@victorserao7180]

I’d like to talk show Harvick and Denny Hamlin you’re right man

[@jls7006]

Awesome interview Ty

[@kmx3528]

23XI Jordans. Can’t wait!!!!!!!

[@RetroRich91]

Denny is the Villian because he can't stop saying "FeRsHeR", after every sentence in his podcast.

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

You hate him because he agrees with his co-host? That's stupid lol

[@bighand1530]

What?

[@RetroRich91]

@SamuelDuplessis12 lol where does I say I hate him? Cmon you're the one who gives us nascar fans a bad rep by not knowing how to read. I'm kidding BTW plz just play along

[@user-js6ik2jq7o]

Another five star podcast!

[@noelcgray]

Would love a show and tell of the coffee table books. Or at least a list I could go hunt down.

[@namelessfred6837]

34:38 is when they talk about KB.

[@user-yq4ih7nv9w]

JGR coach Gibbs talking about Denny's Jeans 😂 Bristol Win nice job Denny. Nice Interview Kevin Harvick.

[@dillonbrown1454]

This was good.

[@timmannchicken]

@NASCARonFOX I would love to see Harvick interview Kyle Busch.

[@brucehansen7278]

He did already look for the video

[@drumsofberk]

It was the first interview he did before the Daytona 500

[@Awakelettuce77]

This is waaaayyy better than Stacking Pennies.

[@derekbentley334]

Manual adjustment is a base setting for poor or after crash

[@samrod2832]

I need Denny's hat. Pretty awesome!

[@derekbentley334]

Dale was running 110 -105%

[@CoopCooper.]

The quintessential villan. The man in Dales car.. to be honest it was the 2.9 because no one would have accepted the 3 at that time. Interviewing everyone's new sudo "villan". Ross Chit-stain is way more villainous.

[@derekbentley334]

Plan et. GT4 cars paddles? With tooling advancements. Crew guys just rubber and fuel Nail pre setup Autotune settings in presets 1 2 3 switches or full automation during runs

[@derekbentley334]

Racecraft has refinement

[@kristenwhite2701]

I enjoyed listening to Denny a lot more on your podcast than on his Actions Detrimental. No wining here. Great job as always.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I love these

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I agree with then about how they crown the championship

[@andrewnatalizio6067]

Surprised he didn't mention Harvick's championship 2014 Homestead race as one of those that go away from them. If Darian Grubb doesn't leave him out on old tires they probably win that race and the title.

[@derekbentley334]

52% throttle it would be a last corner pass

[@derekbentley334]

Meaning. Races will benefit more by funding racing over going to see the stars

[@derekbentley334]

COTA turn 1 breaking bumps???? Crossovers of offroad innovation Oshkosh Penske

[@derekbentley334]

Think about the odds of running backwards. 99 no Omens just W

[@derekbentley334]

😂 Dale could start a lap down at 2024 Daytona stages😂

[@derekbentley334]

Record straightening

[@derekbentley334]

D.B.A. ^ is what? E=MC² Stand on it! LP

[@derekbentley334]

Ask Danica what can done about porpoising and turn1 COTA😂

[@rebelsoul5980]

Nascar could do better than Hamlin as the villain. I do like booing him though as a Chastain fan🤣

[@derekbentley334]

RIGHT NOW. Registered Nurses Seat time Solutions 😂

[@derekbentley334]

Actual numbers Bonneville is what 5 miles total? Or 3😂

[@charleswickline3865]

Denny didn’t get that purdy round mouth by eating square meals. Lol

[@derekbentley334]

I never sold out designs or sold soul for being seen as less or ignorant.

[@derekbentley334]

1 set of soak tires per race

[@derekbentley334]

50.51st State "RKHICK" Call for reservations ask Puerto Rico to wait for Statehood.

[@derekbentley334]

Jack bolts a-z

[@derekbentley334]

Men you want progress in innovation? Aftermarket hop up kits for your airguns? Allow soaking collect data. Make it a JOKERS wildcard

[@derekbentley334]

Martinsville after video game moves. Run to the right 😂Detroits Demand

[@derekbentley334]

40s hum 4wd gear drives whines Rhythm and Rhymes. NAPA left hand drives?

[@superblahblah666]

denny is to nascar as johnny cash was to country music

[@bighand1530]

Interesting comparison

[@derekbentley334]

WEF? Its suave welding engineering fabrication. Philanthropy is Speculation

[@derekbentley334]

Jimmy didn't want anything more than even with the greats

[@derekbentley334]

Sim has ran even F1 out of available progress

[@derekbentley334]

Non sprint Daytona

[@derekbentley334]

13 becomes a lucky number. Hamlet only wins because astrology 11:11

[@derekbentley334]

😂 corner speed is slow how you gonna pass me

[@C4SPER-yn9oc]

Denny is a whole L

[@derekbentley334]

Rollbacks??? Soaking😂

[@andrewb8017]

NASCAR is so fixed. Wallace causes caution to help Hamlin win. Ridiculous

[@eljefe62]

Hamlin should be ashamed of himself for subjecting his children to the booing that he so boldly claims he loves. He has zero empathy for what it is doing to their phyche. He only cares about himself. Four words for you Denny: Shut up and drive. Prove me wrong that you are capable of that.

[@derekbentley334]

Run until broke. Microsoft M with colors of © 2000 ENRON ™ © 2001 to the turnings of our existence. SpaceX © 2002 NASA closing © 2011 Revolution Evolution

[@derekbentley334]

Nascar Hollar DIRT. So Nascar never takes from dirt racers payouts. Nascar guys should have ran the outlaws with Outlaws when having Bristol on dirt

[@pointlessedits]

Denny is not disliked because he is a villian. He is not disliked in the same way that Dale Sr. was. He is not thought of like Kyle Busch used to be. Denny is disliked for his childish personality. He is not disliked for being a dominant winner. He is disliked because of his arrogance and his silly behavior. Denny was probably made fun of as a child, which is why he will always be a clown and a punk.

[@jtpromolab]

I still dislike Denny. But I do it with love. I don’t mind it he beats all these kids but I almost don’t want him to ever win a championship. But, he’s growing on me like a moldy fungi.

[@derekbentley334]

Trumps Michael Johnson race boots😂

[@derekbentley334]

Pray for me. God is a pacification i pacify Racing 😂

[@derekbentley334]

Nascar HD. A conglomerates of dirt outlaw late model racing sponsorships. Each keeping their own series funding a bigger series. Lucas oil Flo Sweets mfg HTF Into Nascar Hollar DIRT Nascar can have dirt races by running OUTLAWS

[@michaelerickson5724]

VIllain does not fit for me kinda think dorky annoying or something like that like Joey too me is like an upper case dork or annoyance Denny is lower case Denny seams ok sometimes then he does some I beat your favorite driver stuff or other dorky things that people just dont like