Denny Hamlin reacts to Parker Kligerman winning Daytona Xfinity race, praises Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Parker Kligerman, who stepped away from full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series racing after 2024, returned as a relief driver for Connor Zilisch at Daytona, winning in the No. 88 Chevrolet. Denny Hamlin praised Dale Earnhardt Jr. for giving Kligerman opportunities, highlighting the challenges of the current racing business model where Kligerman earns more as a commentator than as a driver.

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