Denny Hamlin Had Epic Reaction To Bubba Wallace’s Brickyard 400 Win originally appeared on The Spun.
What a moment for Bubba Wallace at this year’s Brickyard 400.
Not only did the 31-year-old driver outlast the competition in double OT to take the checkered flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but he also became the first Black driver in history to walk with a trophy on the course’s oval track.
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Among those to celebrate the hard-fought win was 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin, who joined Bubba in kissing the famed bricks as the two enjoyed the sweet, sweet taste of victory.
Fans were loving Denny’s support on X:
“Denny’s great!!” a user replied.
“Damn I wish Jordan had attended the race also. Would have been cool to have both owners kissing the bricks,” another said.
“My two favorite drivers,” a fan commented.
“Absolute f—ing cinema,” another person shared.
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“Awwwwwww s—t 🥲” another user teared up.
“You know Denny Hamlin is thinking about grabbing that trophy and trying to run off with it lol,” another fan laughed.
“I can’t wait for Actions Detrimental! Whoo hooo!!! 😄”
“So awesome for them!!” another account exclaimed.
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 21: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald’s Toyota, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
Wallace’s massive win is his third since joining the Cup Series and moves him up into a playoff spot at 11th in the points standings.
It’s also his first win in one of the sport’s four crown jewel races which include the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500 and the Brickyard.
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Bubba took a big risk and it ultimately paid off. He and 23XI will look to keep this momentum going into their next race at Iowa next weekend.
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Denny Hamlin Had Epic Reaction To Bubba Wallace’s Brickyard 400 Win first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
