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Bubba Wallace Shines, Denike Named 'Rock Star' Crew Chief

2/5/2025

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Denny Hamlin hailed new crew chief Charles Denike as a “rock star” after Bubba Wallace clinched a strong fifth place in the season opener at Bowman Gray. With the weight of last season's playoff miss behind him, Wallace secured a multi-year contract extension, while Denike’s innovative approach promises to elevate his performance this year.

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Denny Hamlin hailed new crew chief Charles Denike as a “rock star” after Bubba Wallace clinched a strong fifth place in the season opener at Bowman Gray. With the weight of last season's playoff miss behind him, Wallace secured a multi-year contract extension, while Denike’s innovative approach promises to elevate his performance this year.