“$50k Advertisement” – Denny Hamlin’s Bold Response to NASCAR’s Disputed Judgement Leaves Fans Sensing a Hidden Scheme

Did Denny Hamlin just decide to shoot himself in the foot? Or is it all a part of a grander scheme? Recently, NASCAR fined Denny Hamlin $50,000 while docking him 25 driver points. All because he admitted to making intentional contact with Ross Chastain at Phoenix in an episode of his show!

With one lap to go at the Phoenix Raceway, Hamlin pushed high into Turn 1 and hit Ross Chastain, sending him into the wall. While most people did not suspect any foul play, Hamlin’s admission in his podcast proved to be detrimental to him.

However, since Hamlin gave a bold response to the news of the penalty by revealing he wouldn’t make an appeal, tweets supporting Hamlin and his podcast Actions Detrimental began surfacing.

And this forced some fans to question if the entire incident is more than what meets the eye. Pointing out how the penalty has actually increased awareness about Hamlin’s podcast Actions Detrimental, some Reddit users called it a ‘$50k advertisement.’

NASCAR fans share their $50k advertisement theory

Sharing how they feel that the entire incident is an advertisement for Denny Hamlin’s podcast, fans wrote on Reddit:

Comment from discussion lt12765’s comment from discussion "[Denny Hamlin] I won’t be making an appeal to NASCAR. However I will be making an appeal to the people. I’ll see you next Monday. #ADDH".

Comment from discussion Ianthin1’s comment from discussion "[Denny Hamlin] I won’t be making an appeal to NASCAR. However I will be making an appeal to the people. I’ll see you next Monday. #ADDH".

Comment from discussion PLZ_STOP_PMING_TITS’s comment from discussion "[Denny Hamlin] I won’t be making an appeal to NASCAR. However I will be making an appeal to the people. I’ll see you next Monday. #ADDH".

Comment from discussion grc207’s comment from discussion "[Denny Hamlin] I won’t be making an appeal to NASCAR. However I will be making an appeal to the people. I’ll see you next Monday. #ADDH".

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What did Denny Hamlin say on his podcast?

In an episode of Actions Detrimental, Hamlin revealed the details of his contact with Chastain at Phoenix.

He shared, “My crew chief told me there were 18 cars on the lead lap. At that point, I said I’m probably running sixth or seventh, I’m about to get passed by everybody behind me who’s on fresh tires. I’m about to finish in the mid-teens. And I said, ‘You’re coming with me, buddy.

“I did. It wasn’t a mistake. No, it wasn’t a mistake. I unleashed, let the wheel go, and I said he’s coming with me. It’s been interesting because I hear people say this is for last year, this is for that. It’s not.”

 

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And this admission attracted everyone’s attention, including NASCAR, resulting in a $50,000 and 25 points penalty for Hamlin.