Denny Hamlin Blames NASCAR’s Next Gen Car’s Wierdness, Acquitting Himself, Kyle Larson, & Ross Chastain

In the aftermath of the thrilling Cup race at the Pocono Raceway, the motorsport world was sent into a frenzy when Denny Hamlin took to his podcast, Actions Detrimental. He unveiled the rollercoaster of emotions that transpired during the heart-stopping event. Hamlin, known for his honest and lucid remarks, held nothing back as he delved into the intricacies of NASCAR’s Next Gen car, pointing fingers not just at himself but also at competitors like Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace, and Ross Chastain. 

With modern technology and on-track cameras, one would assume that NASCAR drivers have a clear view of their surroundings. But Hamlin revealed a gripping reality—the lack of visibility within the cockpit.

Invisible forces at play: Denny Hamlin decodes his clash with Kyle Larson 

In the latest episode of the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin opened up about the thrilling Pocono race and the contentious incident involving the #5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Imagine having just half a second to one second to make race-altering choices at breakneck speeds. For Denny Hamlin, it’s a daily struggle. “It’s very, very hard, guys,” the Joe Gibbs Racing driver began, his voice tinged with exhaustion and determination.

The race was a matter of inches, and Hamlin’s aggressive nature had brought him to a critical moment. Fate had other plans as he throttled up, hoping to clear himself past Larson. His co-host Jared Allen asked, “So are you aware of his trajectory in the corner?”

“No, I can’t see it again, I can’t see that. So what you see on TV is it looks simple because there’s a bird’s eye view or it’s the camera angle. But in the car, realize that I, we don’t see anything. So all I see is the line that I’m on especially since he’s behind me at the moment so you know his nose is not equal, not beside you know, he’s I think, he’s up to my door or so. At that time, I don’t see him, I don’t feel him, nothing. So all I see is the line that I’m racing in,” Hamlin revealed.

It is a matter of trusting your instincts, and in the high-stakes game, this means victory or heartbreak. In the aftermath of the race, speculation abounded about whether Hamlin’s move caused Larson’s collision with the wall. 

WATCH THIS STORY: Denny Hamlin Confesses Having a Disagreement With JGR Member After Falling Victim to HMS Star

Denny Hamlin clarified that his clash with Larson was not due to a collision but rather the consequence of these invisible forces. The #11 Toyota Camry recalled similar scenarios that had sparked controversies before. These involved racing icons like Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain.

Uncanny intricacies of the Next Gen car: Sparks of misunderstanding 

Trending

Tony Stewart’s Wife Leah Pruett Pens a Heartfelt Message for Husband After His Unwavering Support for His Family

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Offers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to His Loyal Fanbase as He Gears Up for His Return With Budweiser

JRM Prodigy & Kelley Earnhardt’s Son Earn Major Backing as Dale Jr.’s Loyal Partners Announce 2025 Return

“It Drives Like a Forklift” – Shane van Gisbergen Controversially Splits the Difference Between NASCAR’s Proud Next Gen and Xfinity Cars

Rick Hendrick’s Alliance Rumored to Save Chevy Prodigy Who Crashed Kyle Busch’s Party

The intensity of competition and the uncanny intricacies of the Next Gen car had given rise to misunderstandings and dramatic confrontations. “We’ve seen it with Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace. Same scenario, me and Chase Elliott. It’s happened to Ross and Noah; that’s what caused that fistfight. It’s just a weird spot arrow spot with these race cars that you know people think like we made contact and knocked him into the wall, “ Hamlin stated.

During the rain-delayed race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin recalled the Chase Elliott incident. Not to mention the famous fist fight after the Kansas Speedway between Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson, where Gragson had admitted he was sick and tired of Chastain’s driving style. Even last year in Las Vegas, an innocent entanglement became a heated dispute. Defending champion Larson inadvertently pushed Wallace into the wall during a high-speed turn. After the initial collision, as the cars separated and headed towards another turn, Wallace took a sharp turn and aimed directly at Larson, initiating a collision.

READ MORE: Fans Blown Away by Kyle Larson’s “Genius” Ally as Denny Hamlin Put HMS’s Efforts to Waste

Hamlin’s revelation gives fans a rare glimpse into the next-gen car’s uncanny intricacies have given rise to misunderstandings and dramatic confrontations, leading to heated disputes and controversies. As drivers navigate the tracks with limited vision, incidents that may appear as intentional collisions on TV are, in reality, the consequence of these invisible forces. The intensity of competition and the ever-evolving technology has brought about a new era of NASCAR racing—one where drivers must adapt and persevere amidst these challenges.