Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin
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- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin will give listeners an unfiltered, honest and bold perspective from NASCAR’s most polarizing figure. Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen will unpack the previous race and look forward to upcoming events throughout the Cup Series with candid commentary and insights from the driver’s seat.
Episodes 163
Denny Hamlin Knew It Was Over Before Homestead
Denny dominated the regular season, but the championship slipped away once the Chase started. He gets honest about where it went wrong for the No. 11 team and how Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team got the job done …
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Denny dominated the regular season, but the championship slipped away once the Chase started. He gets honest about where it went wrong for the No. 11 team and how Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team got the job done on execution.
The guys also recap championship weekend at Homestead, where Caden Honeycutt and Justin Allgaier took home titles in the Truck and O’Reilly Series. They break down the no-caution call that went Allgaier’s way and debate whether he belongs in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Then the conversation turns to NASCAR’s bigger picture. Denny argues the sport’s problem isn’t the car or the format, it’s relevancy, and explains what it would take to bring in new fans. He also weighs in on what Dodge’s return with Kaulig Racing could look like in 2027.
Plus, Denny, Jared and Travis look ahead to the 2.4 Hours of LeMullets at the Freedom Factory, where Denny is trading his Cup car for a Crown Vic.
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Denny to Dale Jr.: “This Is the Part of You I Don’t Like”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Denny Hamlin to break down a busy weekend at Martinsville and everything that’s coming down to the wire as NASCAR heads to Homestead.The guys get into the Truck and O’Reilly Series …
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Denny Hamlin to break down a busy weekend at Martinsville and everything that’s coming down to the wire as NASCAR heads to Homestead.
The guys get into the Truck and O’Reilly Series races, the championship picture and why stage points have become such a big part of the conversation. They also debate the new Chase format, how drivers are racing each other these days and whether things have gotten a little too aggressive.
Carson Hocevar’s run-ins at Martinsville spark a bigger conversation about where NASCAR draws the line between hard racing and crossing it. Dale and Denny also get into the cost of the Next Gen car, softer bumpers and what it could mean for the future of the sport.
Plus, Denny explains where things went wrong for the 11 team on Sunday, reflects on another frustrating day of execution and looks ahead to Homestead. The guys also discuss William Byron’s win, the longest green-flag run at Martinsville since 1987 and what might be contributing to the ups and downs of short-track racing.
Denny also reflects on his season, which includes a series-best six poles, and what the team needs to do differently heading into the final race. Then, it's off to the Freedom Factory to race with his friend Alex and Cleetus McFarland.
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Kyle Larson Never Went Below the Double Yellow Line
Kyle Larson left Talladega with a 73-point lead and two races to go, and Denny Hamlin is pretty honest about what that means for his championship chances.Denny, Jared, and producer Travis break down the fuel …
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Kyle Larson left Talladega with a 73-point lead and two races to go, and Denny Hamlin is pretty honest about what that means for his championship chances.
Denny, Jared, and producer Travis break down the fuel save that slowed Stage 1 to a crawl, RFK’s decision to push the pace, and the team orders that came into play with Chevrolet. Then things get heated when Denny and Jared go frame by frame over whether Austin Hill actually drove below the yellow line on the final lap.
They also get into Christopher Bell’s early crash, Denny getting shuffled out of line, the crash that flipped Joey Logano and left Riley Herbst with one of the hardest hits of the year, and what went wrong for Denny on the last lap. Denny also reflects on what this season has meant, regardless of how it ends.
Plus: Freedom Factory, Zane Smith’s Phoenix fine, Brad Keselowski’s RFK bid, Chase Elliott stepping away from Most Popular Driver voting, and why Denny wants NASCAR to rethink the Phoenix dogleg.
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Denny Hamlin Was Rooting for a Wreck That Never Came
Denny Hamlin, Jared, and Travis break down a frustrating day at Phoenix with just three races left in the Chase. From Tyler Reddick’s win and Toyota clinching the manufacturer’s championship to a flat tire that …
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Denny Hamlin, Jared, and Travis break down a frustrating day at Phoenix with just three races left in the Chase. From Tyler Reddick’s win and Toyota clinching the manufacturer’s championship to a flat tire that derailed Denny’s race, the guys cover everything that went down.
Denny explains what caused his right-rear tire failure, why cutting the apron puts so much stress on the sidewall, and how a speeding penalty cost him a chance at the lucky dog. Despite the setbacks, he gained 18 points on Kyle Larson and still controls his own championship destiny. The crew also discusses Larson’s struggles, Riley Herbst’s run-in with Michael McDowell, Zane Smith’s hit on Carson Hocevar, and Corey Heim’s latest top-five finish.
Plus, the guys recap the Truck and O’Reilly Series championship battles, look ahead to Talladega, and debate whether Denny needs a game plan for the final stretch of the Chase.
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Why Is Everyone Upset About Denny Bumping Larson?
Charlotte had plenty of drama, and Denny Hamlin has a lot to say about it. He breaks down what went wrong late in the race, why track position was so important, and how changing track conditions affected his …
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Charlotte had plenty of drama, and Denny Hamlin has a lot to say about it. He breaks down what went wrong late in the race, why track position was so important, and how changing track conditions affected his car. He also shares his thoughts on competition cautions and stage lengths, including what NASCAR could do to improve the racing.
The crew dives into Kyle Larson’s championship advantage and how top teams distribute their best chassis. They also discuss Brad Keselowski’s future, the Bowman and Bubba Wallace crash, the Stenhouse-McDowell incident, and Denny’s contact with Larson on a restart.
Plus, Denny recaps the O’Reilly and Truck Series races, previews Phoenix, and lets AI set the betting line for his men’s league basketball championship. With the playoffs winding down, one thing is clear: Denny needs a win.
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Las Vegas: "We Took Our Eye Off The Ball"
Denny Hamlin and Jared are back in the studio after a disappointing Sunday. Before getting in to his own race, Denny reacts to the amazing finish in the O’Reilly race that saw Corey Day holding off Carson …
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Denny Hamlin and Jared are back in the studio after a disappointing Sunday. Before getting in to his own race, Denny reacts to the amazing finish in the O’Reilly race that saw Corey Day holding off Carson Kvapil.
Denny then discussed the decision to pit from the lead and what caused him to spin out right before the end of stage 1. Plus, what did he know about where Kyle Larson was on the track and how that information would have impacted his driving. And just how much damage did the car suffer from Denny spinning out and what exactly happened with the car cutting off.
Kyle Larson didn’t have a race-winning car to start the race but at the end almost pulled off.
Austin Cindric is on an amazing run lately, and Jared thinks it’s his hair that’s bringing him good luck.
Just how much power steering did Christopher Bell have?
The next race is in Charlotte but no ROVAL this year and who knows what to expect.
Denny reacts to the shocking news from last week that Brad Keselowski is leaving RFK. Plus, Sheldon Creed is on the move and what that means for the O’Reilly Series. But the biggest shocker for Denny last week was the news that Kasey Khane could be returning to the Truck Series.
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Don't Hand Kyle Larson the Championship Yet
Kyle Larson had about as perfect a day as you can have at Kansas, and suddenly everyone wants to hand him the championship. Denny Hamlin isn't ready to do that.With six races left and Denny sitting 26 points …
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Kyle Larson had about as perfect a day as you can have at Kansas, and suddenly everyone wants to hand him the championship. Denny Hamlin isn't ready to do that.
With six races left and Denny sitting 26 points back, he explains why he's not panicking. Nobody keeps putting up a 2-point average finish forever, and one bad pit stop, restart or wreck can change the whole picture. Denny, Travis and Jared get into it over who's actually still alive in the Chase, where the cutoff really is, and whether Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead give Denny enough time to make a run.
Denny also breaks down how Larson won Kansas, including the last-second dive to pit road that kept Chase Briscoe from getting ahead of him, the restart lane Denny would choose, and why the 11 had more of a balance problem than a speed problem
Plus, Denny has some strong words for the team that jumped Corey Heim at Martinsville and says they shouldn't be allowed in pit lane for at least a year.
Also on this episode: why Ryan Blaney started 25th, Joey Logano's Chase run taking a hit from a tire cord, Austin Cindric finally winning Denny over, the Carson Hocevar restart wreck, Kaden Honeycutt's rain-delayed Truck Series win, the time NASCAR let drivers qualify whenever they wanted, and a text about a Vegas slot machine that just keeps paying out.
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Ryan Blaney Joined Denny Hamlin to Answer The Question Everyone Wants to Know
Ryan Blaney doesn't really fight. He'll lose his mind on the radio, climb out of the car, and be completely calm two seconds later. So, when he handed his phone to a crew member, said "hold this," and walked …
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Ryan Blaney doesn't really fight. He'll lose his mind on the radio, climb out of the car, and be completely calm two seconds later. So, when he handed his phone to a crew member, said "hold this," and walked across pit road toward Carson Hocevar after Bristol, everyone was caught off guard. Blaney included.
On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin and Jared sit down with Blaney just days after the incident to get the real story straight from him. Blaney explains that he wasn't looking for a fight. He wanted a stern conversation. Then everything went sideways in about five seconds.
He breaks down getting hit twice in the same spot on his cheek, going to the ground, and somehow ending up right back in the middle of it. Denny and Blaney also get into the crew members who jumped in to break it up, including the horse-collar that sent Blaney down, and whether NASCAR's rule for breaking up fights needs to change.
Plus, Blaney talks about the on-track battle that started it all, where he stands in the playoffs after three rough races, and why Team Penske always seems to find another gear when the weather gets cold.
If you want to hear Blaney tell his side of the Bristol fight, this is the episode.
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Denny Hamlin: "You Have to Let Drivers Self-Police"
It was a tough week at the track for Denny, but you'd never guess it from where he sits in the standings.Gateway put a lot on him, and the conditions certainly didn't make it any easier. He talks about just how …
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It was a tough week at the track for Denny, but you'd never guess it from where he sits in the standings.
Gateway put a lot on him, and the conditions certainly didn't make it any easier. He talks about just how much the heat and humidity took out of him during the race, including some of the physical struggles he dealt with behind the wheel.
Then there's the wreck everyone's been talking about: Sawalich vs. Day. Denny's got a pretty clear stance. He thinks NASCAR should stay out of it and let the drivers sort it out themselves. He walks through why, and doesn't hold back when it comes to who he thinks was actually in the wrong.
The guys also dig into everything else from Sunday, including why there were so many cautions, what's behind the brake issues several teams dealt with, and Denny reviewing his contact with Larson on a restart. He walks through what he saw in the moment, then realizes his read on it might have changed after watching it back.
And even after two tougher weeks on the track, Denny's still leading the Chase standings. He talks through why he's not worried about it, what he wants to fix before Bristol, and why he thinks winning races is going to matter more than anything else from here on out.
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Denny Won't Give One Driver What He Wants
It only took thirty minutes for Denny Hamlin's best car of the day to turn into an 18th-place finish.Denny breaks down the corner that changed everything, owns where he went wrong, and explains exactly what he …
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It only took thirty minutes for Denny Hamlin's best car of the day to turn into an 18th-place finish.
Denny breaks down the corner that changed everything, owns where he went wrong, and explains exactly what he would do differently if he could run it back.
Then there’s Carson Hocevar. Denny isn’t giving him the clip he wants, but he has plenty to say about Spire Motorsports, including a blunt assessment of what he thinks is missing inside the organization.
Plus, Denny breaks down Sheldon Creed’s Darlington win and Corey Day wrecking the same driver three times in one race. He also dives into Kyle Larson’s gutsy strategy call that nearly won the NASCAR Cup Series race and John Hunter Nemechek leaving Legacy Motor Club.
And, of course, there’s a surprisingly heated recap of Denny’s latest rec league basketball loss.
The NASCAR Playoffs are underway, and Denny has plenty to say on this week’s Actions Detrimental.
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Denny Hamlin's Reality Check for Anyone Who Thinks He's Got This
The Daytona regular-season finale left Denny Hamlin with a scoring dispute, a broken camera, and a front-row seat to one of the most brutal single-lap swings of the season. On this episode of Actions …
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The Daytona regular-season finale left Denny Hamlin with a scoring dispute, a broken camera, and a front-row seat to one of the most brutal single-lap swings of the season.
On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny breaks down the timing discrepancy he believes affected the official scoring. He pulls up his own in-car footage showing a green light on track when NASCAR’s timestamp says the caution had already come out, and explains why he believes there’s a sync issue between the trackside lights, NASCAR’s data, and what shows up on the TV broadcast.
He also talks about racing most of Daytona without a usable rear camera. Denny estimates it cost him roughly 30% of what he needs to race competitively at a superspeedway, and explains why not being able to see behind him made him much more hesitant to make aggressive moves throughout the race.
Then there’s the wild final lap. Ryan Preece put together what Denny calls one of the most impressive superspeedway runs of his Cup career to lock into the playoffs, while SVG spun through the grass almost at the exact same time and lost a spot he’d held for months. Denny breaks down how it all unfolded and just how quickly everything changed.
He also weighs in on NASCAR’s new superspeedway aero package, a rare mid-season rule change, including why some drivers pushed back on it and why others liked it. Denny shares his own idea for fixing the stage-length issue that led to so much fuel-saving frustration, plus a Chase points rule he thinks unfairly limits how high a driver can finish if they miss the playoffs.
And with the ten-race Chase about to begin, Denny gives an honest look at what it’s actually like to carry the “favorite” label when everyone expects you to win.
Plus, the Jimmie Johnson throwback paint scheme reveal, the multi-car wreck that shaped the final laps, and the story of how Denny’s team nearly ended up at the wrong airport to pick him up.
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Let The Teams Decide? Denny's Not So Sure
Denny gets into the wet-weather racing, NASCAR’s decision to throw the competition caution, and whether the teams should have just been left to figure out when to change tires. He also breaks down the …
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Denny gets into the wet-weather racing, NASCAR’s decision to throw the competition caution, and whether the teams should have just been left to figure out when to change tires. He also breaks down the Hocevar-Zilisch incident, Connor’s rough day, and why the move to Hendrick could be a really good thing for him in the long run.
Then there’s Denny’s own race. He explains the late-race strategy, why he didn’t take two tires when it looked like that might be the move to win the race. The codewords make another appearance too, and Jared has decided they need a whole board game theme now.
With Daytona up next, Denny thinks we could be in for a chaotic one. He also takes a look at the playoff picture, where things stand between SVG and Ryan Preece, and what’s going on with Byron and Bubba as the playoffs get closer.
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Could Talladega Decide the Whole Championship?
Welcome back to Actions Detrimental presented by Bob’s Discount Furniture. Chase Briscoe joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his relationship with Denny, how they first crossed paths, and the …
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Welcome back to Actions Detrimental presented by Bob’s Discount Furniture. Chase Briscoe joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his relationship with Denny, how they first crossed paths, and the infamous Indy wreck that still gets brought up years later. He also reflects on making the move to Toyota, the learning curve that came with joining JGR, and how working with James Small has helped him continue to improve.
With The Chase getting closer, Chase breaks down the new playoff format, the importance of stacking stage points, and the drivers he sees as being on the bubble. He also looks ahead to Richmond and Darlington, discusses the tight points battle, and explains why consistency could be more important than ever once the playoffs begin.
Chase also shares what it is like racing alongside Denny, why Denny is so difficult to catch on a bad day, the pressure that comes with pit stops, and what goes through a driver's mind when things go wrong on pit road.
There is plenty of fun mixed in, from fishing and driver group chats to getting a text from Kyle Busch.
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NASCAR Was Getting Ready to Create a New Penalty for Denny Hamlin
Iowa was a survival mission for Denny Hamlin. While Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell battled for the win up front, Denny was dealing with a brake issue that made an already demanding race even tougher. He breaks …
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Iowa was a survival mission for Denny Hamlin.
While Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell battled for the win up front, Denny was dealing with a brake issue that made an already demanding race even tougher. He breaks down what went wrong, why NASCAR’s parts supplier requirements left his team with limited options, and how the issue impacted his race from inside the 11 car.
Denny also takes a closer look at what made Ty Gibbs so tough to beat at Iowa and how much the young driver has changed since last season. Was the No. 54 actually the best car of the day? And why did Ryan Blaney look so dominant out front before losing some of that advantage in traffic?
The physical toll of the race was another story. Denny shares his WHOOP data to show just how demanding Iowa was and why this race took so much out of him.
Plus, Denny reacts to some of the weekend’s biggest moments, including the Reddick/Jones wreck and a wild four-wide restart involving Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson, before looking at what Iowa means for the playoff picture with 100 points still up for grabs.
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Why Connor Zilisch is the Sugar Daddy for the Loser’s Dinner
With no race this weekend and Denny Hamlin on vacation, Todd Gilliland and Connor Zilisch step in to keep the show going. Todd just won the in-season tournament, and apparently everyone already has their hand …
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With no race this weekend and Denny Hamlin on vacation, Todd Gilliland and Connor Zilisch step in to keep the show going.
Todd just won the in-season tournament, and apparently everyone already has their hand out. Spoiler: he doesn't keep all of it. Off the track, Todd is an avid fisherman who would rather not actually touch the fish, and he wastes no time calling out Denny on both his fishing skills and his takes on the tournament.
Connor opens up about the challenges of his rookie Cup Series season, breaking down the biggest adjustments going from O'Reilly to Cup and why the added practice NASCAR is rolling out can't come soon enough. The guys also debate whether NASCAR should rethink how qualifying order is decided.
From there, Connor shares what it's actually like spending time with SVG, Todd gives a behind-the-scenes look at life at Frat (Front Row Motorsports), and the guys weigh in on whether Carson Hocevar should expect any grace from the field going forward.
Other topics include: who would win in a boxing match between Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar, what an SVG vs. Austin Hill fight would look like, whether it's better to call or text a driver after wrecking them, who's in the dog pound, who's headed to the loser's dinner, which driver might be into conspiracies, and which one won't stop talking after a few drinks.
Oh, and Connor thinks Todd might be going through a midlife crisis.
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That Was a Debacle of a Restart
After coming up just short of winning the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin breaks down exactly what happened during the final restart and why he believes the Next Gen car has made passing at Indianapolis nearly …
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After coming up just short of winning the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin breaks down exactly what happened during the final restart and why he believes the Next Gen car has made passing at Indianapolis nearly impossible. Denny explains the strategy behind his late-race decisions, what went wrong with Joe Gibbs Racing's restart, and why the track isn’t at fault for the racing product that we all saw yesterday. Plus, he gives high praise to Corey Heim after another impressive victory, weighs in on Hendrick Motorsports' recent struggles, and Ryan Preece’s late-race call for four tires.
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Why Is Anyone Surprised?
Joey Logano’s dominant win at North Wilkesboro shouldn’t have surprised anyone… at least according to Denny Hamlin. On this episode of Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin, Denny explains why the No. 22 team …
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Joey Logano’s dominant win at North Wilkesboro shouldn’t have surprised anyone… at least according to Denny Hamlin. On this episode of Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin, Denny explains why the No. 22 team had the car to beat, what separated Logano from the rest of the field, and why his performance was a sign of things to come at a track like North Wilkesboro Speedway. He also breaks down his own battle with Logano, the moment he thought the No. 22 might be vulnerable, and the late-race strategy call that nearly changed the outcome.
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to North Wilkesboro for its first points-paying race in 30 years, and the crew dives into everything from the racing throughout the field to Carson Hocevar’s battle with Denny, pit road chaos involving Alex Bowman, Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson, and Connor Zilisch, and whether North Wilkesboro delivered the type of racing fans want to see. Plus, Denny reacts to the latest Playoff picture, the battle around the cutline, NASCAR’s upcoming Daytona changes, the new practice format, and shares stories from his trip to the fishing expo.
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You Can't Disrespect Them On and Off the Track
Atlanta delivered another thrilling finish, but is there still room for improvement? Denny Hamlin is back for another episode of Actions Detrimental, breaking down the biggest takeaways from Atlanta and sharing …
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Atlanta delivered another thrilling finish, but is there still room for improvement? Denny Hamlin is back for another episode of Actions Detrimental, breaking down the biggest takeaways from Atlanta and sharing his perspective on the moments everyone is talking about. Denny and Jared Allen discuss Ryan Blaney's impressive day, why Ford continues to shine on superspeedway-style tracks, what was missing from the No. 11 car, and why Denny thinks it's time for Goodyear to make some changes to the tire before NASCAR returns to Atlanta.
The conversation also dives into the biggest storylines coming out of the race, including Bubba Wallace's penalty, the controversy surrounding Carson Hocevar, NASCAR's out-of-bounds calls, and Christopher Bell's In-Season Challenge win. Plus, Denny shares his perspective on several moments that had fans talking long after the checkered flag.
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Was Denny Hamlin “A11 In” at Chicagoland?
On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin looks back on a weekend that had speed, frustration, and a few moments that slipped away late. He talks through how the race got away in the third stage …
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On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin looks back on a weekend that had speed, frustration, and a few moments that slipped away late. He talks through how the race got away in the third stage, what changed on restarts, and how track position and timing ended up shaping the final result more than anything else. Denny breaks down the key battles upfront, how pit cycles played out, and why things flipped once the sun went down. He gets into the late-race push where they were close but not quite close enough, and what ultimately made the difference in a tight NASCAR Cup Series finish.
He also reacts to the big talking points from the weekend, including the SVG vs Austin Hill incident and the ongoing debate around intentional wrecks, self-policing, and NASCAR penalties. Plus, thoughts on the Chicago race weekend, Chicagoland vs street course discussion, fan experience, and standout performances across the NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
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Sonoma: Who Is To Blame For Denny Wrecking?
Sunday's race didn't end the way Denny Hamlin had wanted, but he still left as the points leader, so things are looking up. Splitter damage ruined Denny's day. Travis believes Jared jinxed him. Before talking …
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Sunday's race didn't end the way Denny Hamlin had wanted, but he still left as the points leader, so things are looking up. Splitter damage ruined Denny's day. Travis believes Jared jinxed him.
Before talking in-depth about the crash, Denny discusses the prank they pulled on AP.
Carson Hocevar was the car that spun out Denny...but is Hurricane Hocevar actually to blame?
What would have happened if Ty Gibbs hadn't stayed out for stage points? Christopher Bell had an amazing performance with a broken wrist.
SVG got another win, but is it enough to make The Chase? Who could we see challenge for the last couple spots?
The Bracket Challenge moves to the next round, and Denny makes his predictions.
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland, and Denny was one of the drivers who participated in the tire test, so he details what to expect.
Big shoutout to Viking Motorsports for their performance on Saturday. And, how soon till Dodge returns to Cup?
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Racing In San Diego Was A Success For NASCAR
Denny and Jared are coming from an undisclosed hotel room somewhere in San Diego for this week's Actions Detrimental. Denny gives his thoughts on why NASCAR's road course race at Coronado was a huge success and …
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Denny and Jared are coming from an undisclosed hotel room somewhere in San Diego for this week's Actions Detrimental. Denny gives his thoughts on why NASCAR's road course race at Coronado was a huge success and why this week's race felt like a big event. The guys break down some of the race's noteworthy moments, including Connor Zilisch and SVG's continued struggles. Did Noah Gragson deserve to be wrecked by Kevin Magnussen? Was the race shorter than drivers expected? Will we see a return to San Diego next season?
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Denny Hamlin Just Won Pocono Again, and He’s Got Thoughts
Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental after winning at Pocono, and apparently winning three straight races is just “a good run” now. Denny breaks down how the No. 11 team got it done, why Pocono fits him …
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Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental after winning at Pocono, and apparently winning three straight races is just “a good run” now. Denny breaks down how the No. 11 team got it done, why Pocono fits him so well, and why he says their advantage is earned, not unfair. He gets into the strategy, the restarts, the qualifying piece, the final stage, and why Toyota has everyone’s attention right now. Then Denny gets into the qualifying metric debate and, shocking no one, he has thoughts. He explains why he does not love the idea of random qualifying draws, why he thinks some teams need to stop blaming the format, and why “randomness is not sports.”
Plus, Denny reacts to Zane Smith’s restart move, the Austin Hill/SVG/Josh Berry crash, Legacy Motor Club’s recent speed, the playoff bubble, SVG’s next two weeks on road courses, the Josh Berry/Wood Brothers news, and the Michael Jordan comments that gave him a little extra fuel this offseason. Also in this episode: confetti gun chaos, Travis worrying about putting a Denny Bros sticker on his Kia, San Diego expectations, road course survival goals, Knicks talk, and Justin Allgaier locking into the Xfinity playoffs.
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There’s A New Restart Merchant
Fresh off another Michigan win, Denny Hamlin breaks down how a day spent fighting dirty air and running near 30th turned into a trip to Victory Lane. He explains the adjustments that changed everything, the …
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Fresh off another Michigan win, Denny Hamlin breaks down how a day spent fighting dirty air and running near 30th turned into a trip to Victory Lane. He explains the adjustments that changed everything, the Stage 2 run that put him back in contention, and why he knew he had the field covered before the final restart in the latest NASCAR Cup Series race. Then it's on to the chaos. Denny gives his take on the late-race wrecks, Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving style, and why "taking a chill pill" might actually make drivers faster. He also shares his thoughts on race craft, patience, and the challenge of balancing speed and survival when everything starts happening at once.
Denny also reflects on career win No. 63, what it means to continue climbing NASCAR's all-time wins list, and why doubters throughout his career may have helped him more than they hurt him. Plus, Denny talks about staying up until midnight to rewatch his own win, dreams up a full-blown Denny Bros. campground takeover at Richmond, and shares plenty of stories and laughs from another memorable NASCAR weekend.
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From First to Last... Then Last to First
Fresh off his Nashville victory, Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental to break down one of the wildest weekends of the season. The biggest story? A bet between The Denny Bros and the No. 45 team that …
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Fresh off his Nashville victory, Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental to break down one of the wildest weekends of the season.
The biggest story? A bet between The Denny Bros and the No. 45 team that escalated far beyond its original low-stakes beginnings. What started as friendly trash talk turned into a full-blown competition, with the stakes getting higher throughout the weekend and bragging rights hanging in the balance.
Denny also walks through his race-winning performance, from fighting through the field with a car that wasn't built for dirty air to executing the late-race restarts that put him in position to battle for the win. He explains what he was thinking during the closing laps, why he felt confident on the bottom groove, and how everything came together at the right time to deliver one of the most unlikely and rewarding victories of his career.
The conversation also covers the decision to stay out on old tires, Nashville's unique racing characteristics, tire strategy, brake issues throughout the field, standout performances from across the garage, Ross Chastain's playoff outlook, Corey Heim's promotion to a full-time Cup ride with 23XI Racing, and what lies ahead as the series heads to Michigan.
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Denny Was Right There… Again
Denny Hamlin reacts to a chaotic, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 weekend after another win slips away from the No. 11 team. From restart battles and losing clean air to pit road frustration and perfectly timed …
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Denny Hamlin reacts to a chaotic, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 weekend after another win slips away from the No. 11 team. From restart battles and losing clean air to pit road frustration and perfectly timed cautions, Denny breaks down exactly why Charlotte felt like another missed opportunity. He also shares his frustration over late-race circumstances, joking about the “poor lifelong Denny Hamlin fans” while explaining how close they were to finally closing one out.
The crew also takes a moment to reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Kyle Busch, with Denny sharing memories from their longtime relationship as teammates and competitors and discussing the impact Kyle had on NASCAR and the garage as a whole.
Later, Denny explains why NASCAR racing at intermediate tracks has improved so much recently, from tire wear to cleaner grooves and late-race comers and goers. The guys also break down Toyota’s strength at Charlotte, Daniel Suarez’s momentum-building win, NASCAR’s handling of the weather delays, and why Denny still believes the No. 11 team has championship-winning speed despite the recent finishes.
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Dover Delivered, All-Star Format Missed
Denny Hamlin gets his second win of the season…only this one doesn’t actually count since it was the All-Star Race. Denny won the pole after spinning out before his qualifying lap even counted. Like most of the …
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Denny Hamlin gets his second win of the season…only this one doesn’t actually count since it was the All-Star Race. Denny won the pole after spinning out before his qualifying lap even counted. Like most of the weekend, qualifying was a tad confusing. On Sunday, there was immediate carnage only adding to the confusion. The drivers who paid the biggest price were those locked in to the All-Star race like Chase Elliott, who technically didn’t race in the All-Star race. Plus, Denny has a new location suggestion for the All-Star race next year
Thanks to Goodyear there was plenty of tire wear. Plus, low downforce and added horsepower had lots of drivers having control issues.
On the track, Denny and the 11 team had the best car. The one area where Denny continued to struggle was restarts. He explains what’s going on and why he is determined to figure it out.
On Saturday, Corey Day made a statement and the rumors about his future are flying around. The guys get into whether or not he is ready for Cup racing.
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Denny Tried To Warn Everyone
Fuel saving, cut line conversations, and Shane van Gisbergen putting on another road course masterclass. This week on Action Detrimental, the guys break down Ross Chastain running out of gas late, why Watkins …
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Fuel saving, cut line conversations, and Shane van Gisbergen putting on another road course masterclass. This week on Action Detrimental, the guys break down Ross Chastain running out of gas late, why Watkins Glen was still a solid points day, and how frustrating it can be to save fuel instead of driving all out. Plus, they dive into NASCAR’s road course coverage issues and why fans at home are missing too much of the action during some of the biggest moments of the race.
They also debate whether a road course belongs in the playoffs, if anyone can eventually challenge SVG on these tracks, and why Connor Zilisch might be the next guy up. Add in the Ryan Preece penalty controversy, Kaden Honeycutt’s first Truck Series win, and a look ahead to All-Star Weekend, and there is plenty to unpack in this one. Let us know in the comments if you think NASCAR should keep a road course in the playoffs!
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Should There Be a Penalty… Or Is Public Opinion Enough?
Chase Elliott gets the win, but Denny Hamlin was right there with him. What looked like a simple P2 on paper was anything but, as Texas turned into a full-on track position battle where one restart could make …
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Chase Elliott gets the win, but Denny Hamlin was right there with him. What looked like a simple P2 on paper was anything but, as Texas turned into a full-on track position battle where one restart could make or break your day. Denny breaks down how it slipped away. From getting buried in traffic to timing that final restart just about as perfectly as possible… and still coming up short. Was staying out the right call? Why did passing become nearly impossible late? And how close he actually was to clearing the 9 for the lead.
Then it’s everything else from a chaotic Texas weekend. Strategy gambles, pit road madness, and plenty for Actions Detrimental to sort through. Denny weighs in on the Kyle Busch situation, Preece vs. Gibbs, and the restarts that had everyone on edge. Plus, strong runs from Bowman, Bubba charging back through the field, and Spire showing real speed. We also dive into the points picture, where Tyler Reddick is in a league of his own, and what it’ll take for SVG to make a push. A runner-up finish, a lot of what-ifs, and a race that was one move away from a very different ending.
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How Denny Hamlin Would Fix Superspeedway Racing
Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental, breaking down a chaotic NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway race weekend, diving into the strategy, execution, and decisions that shaped the outcome. From green flag pit …
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Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental, breaking down a chaotic NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway race weekend, diving into the strategy, execution, and decisions that shaped the outcome. From green flag pit stops to fuel-saving and track position battles, Denny explains what really decided the race and why NASCAR superspeedway racing often comes down to timing just as much as speed. He also gets into what looked different from inside the car versus what fans saw on TV, and where the race started to swing out of control.
Plus, first-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Carson Hocevar makes a breakthrough moment that has everyone talking, young drivers continue to shake up the field, and Denny shares his perspective on the future of NASCAR and the current superspeedway rules package. From team communication to bigger questions about race strategy and how these events are being won, this episode covers everything behind the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. If you want the raw, inside look at what’s really happening on track, this is the one.
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Everything Was Going Right Until Overtime Hit...Plus A Surprise Guest
What a way to leave Kansas...on this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin breaks down a frustrating near-win and why this one hurts more than most. From late race chaos to the restart that slipped away …
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What a way to leave Kansas...on this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin breaks down a frustrating near-win and why this one hurts more than most. From late race chaos to the restart that slipped away, Denny explains how a race he felt in control of turned into another tough loss. Things take a turn when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. shows up in studio to talk strategy, speed, and why their team is showing up on Saturdays but still searching for answers on Sundays. Okay, okay... the real reason he was there was to talk about Travis’s bad takes.
Denny also gets into overtime finishes, stage racing, and whether the current format is helping or hurting the sport. He shares his thoughts on tire strategy, lapped traffic, and the decisions that can change everything in the final laps. There is plenty of frustration, some perspective, and a few lighter moments too, including golf, fishing, and how a surprise visit helped turn Denny’s Monday around. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Was Kansas a missed win or just bad luck?
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