Denny Hamlin took a sly dig at his 23XI Racing co-owner after Sunday’s win at Pocono Raceway. Referencing Michael Jordan’s viral meme from The Last Dance, Hamlin won over fans online.
Hamlin is on a heater with his maiden hat-trick win at the Great Getaway 400. He has won back-to-back on four occasions, but never managed three in a row. Pocono helped him clear the hurdle, as Sunday marked his eighth win at the Tricky Triangle.
The JGR driver held off his 23XI driver and season leader, Tyler Reddick, who finished over a second behind. Hamlin also had a stage win and walked away with 67 points, cutting his deficit to just 19.
In a playful gesture, Jordan grabbed Hamlin’s neck after the win. The No.11 driver responded with a morphed version of himself on Jordan’s meme, where the NBA player famously promised payback.
Here are some fan reactions to the post:
“The best we’ve been”: Denny Hamlin elated for Pocono win
“Just so special here. Just so happy for this whole Joe Gibbs Racing team. This is a team effort. They’ve given me fast cars. The pit crew is flawless right now. We’ve just got it all going.
“I’d say it’s certainly the best we’ve been. We come to the race track every week knowing that we’ve got a great shot to win. The team is doing an amazing job knowing exactly what I need in the car every week, and that’s why we’re winning,” he added.
