JJ_14
Go Briscoe!
I don't see where he's playing hardball. If the contract with JGR alliance ends next year, it's obvious that there needs to be a new deal done. Having another charter is good business for Toyota as a whole.If this is what is playing out (per your conjecture), narcissist Hambone is REALLY playing hard ball leverage with Toyota. Basically he’s squeezing them for massive money to buy a third charter, using the threat of both leaving preacher AND moving 23XI to a different badge (a la the Ford chatter) if he doesn’t get it all. Personally I think this is why it was wrong for NASCAR to allow him to drive for one team and be co-owner of a different team. IF he is doing this, it is a major manipulation of two ownership teams AND a major manufacturer in the sport.
Of course, @ one point, Denny is going to want to drive for himself. It makes sense in all aspects.