Bubba Wallace recently asked NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano for his opinion on the Bubba Wallace Denny Hamlin incident that unfolded last week at Kansas Speedway, but Logano declined to comment. The collision, which happened late in the race, saw Hamlin make contact with Wallace, resulting in Wallace hitting the wall while the race concluded on October 2, 2023.
During the Kansas race, Hamlin, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, edged Wallace off the track near the finish, finishing second while Wallace secured fifth place—his fifth top-five finish this season. Logano ended up 21st, marking his worst result since Darlington. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports won the race, securing his spot in the NASCAR playoffs Round of 8.
The incident drew criticism toward Hamlin for his aggressive move on Wallace, especially since Wallace drives the No. 23 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by Hamlin. Hamlin defended his actions by stating that it wasn’t his responsibility to ensure 23XI Racing advanced into the playoffs. When Wallace later asked Logano about his thoughts during a media session at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Logano chose to stay silent on the matter.
“The thing is, like I said, 95% of the garage looked at that move and was like, ‘Oof’,”
said Bubba Wallace.
“I mean, I can ask Joey, ‘What’d you think about that move last week, Joey?’”
“I’m staying out of it bud,”
the three-time Cup Series champion replied.
Bubba Wallace currently sits 10th in the NASCAR driver standings with 3,057 points, positioned 26 points below the playoff cutoff line after 31 races this season. The Alabama native has delivered a strong performance this year, with five top-five finishes and thirteen top-10 finishes.
Details of Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin’s Candid Discussion After Kansas Incident
It took nearly a week for Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin to have a direct conversation following their on-track clash at Kansas Speedway. Despite the delay, both drivers found value in clearing the air.
Wallace admitted that he wished the conversation had happened sooner, reflecting on the tension it caused. Speaking on Saturday, he described their meeting as sincere and peaceful.
“I hate that it got to this point and the lingering effect. Denny and I just talked until about 30 minutes ago. It was a good heart-to-heart conversation and came from a place of peace.”
Wallace expressed no ill will toward Hamlin, understanding the intensity of competing for the championship, and acknowledged they both had strong reasons for their actions during the race.
“It went better than I thought it would. He shared his side of things, and I shared mine and we had a common ground,”
Wallace further added.
Upcoming Race and What Fans Can Expect From Bubba Wallace
Looking ahead, Bubba Wallace is preparing for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, scheduled for Sunday, October 5. Fans can watch the race on USA Network starting at 3 pm ET or listen to live radio coverage via PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Wallace’s position just outside the playoff cutoff adds significance to his performance in this critical race.
The Bubba Wallace Denny Hamlin incident highlights the high stakes and intense emotions in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff battles. The resolution between the two drivers may help reduce tension in the paddock, but the competition remains fierce as the season approaches its crucial final stages.
A funny moment as Bubba Wallace was closing his media time here in Charlotte:
Wallace: "The thing is, like I said, 95% of the garage looked at that move and was like, 'Oof'. I mean, I can ask Joey, 'What'd you think about that move last week, Joey?'"
Logano: "I'm staying out… pic.twitter.com/a9yHgC9vPe
— Taylor Kitchen (@_TaylorKitchen_) October 4, 2025
