Denny Hamlin Gives Emotional Testimony at Trial | Reaction & Analysis

Denny Hamlin took the stand and turned a dry antitrust trial into a spectacle, with emotional moments, sharp exchanges, and a few mic-drop quotes that had the courtroom buzzing. From his salary to 23XI’s spending to NASCAR grilling him over every contradictory word, Hamlin’s testimony kicked the doors wide open on how messy this fight really is.

• Did Hamlin’s emotional story about his father sway the jury, or feel like a strategy during a trial that depends heavily on presentation?
• How damaging was NASCAR’s attempt to paint him as inconsistent, using his own praise of the Next Gen car against him?
• What should fans make of the newly revealed financials, from Hamlin’s 14 million dollar salary to 23XI’s 35 million dollar race shop?
• And did Hamlin land the biggest shot of the trial so far with his line, “We’re not a monopoly like you?”

There is a lot more to this testimony than numbers and legal arguments, because how the jury reacts to Hamlin’s tone, confidence, and fire may matter just as much as the evidence itself. If this is how day one of witness testimony looks, the next two weeks could get even more explosive.

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