In the fast-paced world of motorsport, internal team dynamics and rivalries are often a compelling narrative. However, when examining the competitive landscape of desert racing, the intricacies of a NASCAR Cup Series team's internal 'shit-talking' – as reported between Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan at 23XI Racing – simply do not translate or hold relevance to our sport.

Apex Racing focuses on the grit, engineering prowess, and sheer endurance required to conquer the Baja Peninsula or the unforgiving Nevada desert. Our drivers and chase crews operate in an environment where the primary adversary is the terrain itself, and the clock. While team cohesion is paramount, the nature of off-road racing, with its vast courses, remote support, and often solitary driving experience, fosters a different kind of competitive spirit.

Unlike circuit racing where drivers are in constant direct competition on a closed track, desert racing often sees competitors battling against their own limits, their machinery, and the ever-changing course conditions for hundreds of miles. The focus shifts from direct wheel-to-wheel skirmishes to meticulous prerunning, strategic navigation, and the relentless pursuit of mechanical reliability.

Whether it's a Trophy Truck thundering through a silt bed in the Baja 1000 or a UTV navigating the rock gardens of King of the Hammers, the internal 'rivalry' within a desert racing team is typically one of pushing each other to achieve peak performance, not engaging in personal spats on race day. The stakes are too high, and the environment too demanding, for anything less than absolute unity and focus on the monumental task at hand.

Therefore, while we acknowledge the diverse narratives within motorsport, the reported dynamics within NASCAR's 23XI Racing, while interesting for their specific audience, offer no pertinent insight into the unique challenges, team structures, or competitive spirit that defines SCORE International, Best in the Desert, or Ultra4 Racing.