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Brickyard Finish: This Is Why People Gripe Jul 22, 2024

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Denny Hamlin is back from a disappointing Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Denny and his co-host Jared Allen talk about what was needed to win the race and where he lost it (12:30). As predicted, the Next Gen car made it impossible to pass (14:00).

Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski were penalized for “blend line violation” and weren’t happy. But NASCAR informed everyone the day before on what the rule was (23:46).

Brad Keselowski running out of gas was exactly what Kyle Larson needed (27:30). On the flipside, it ruined Ryan Blaney’s day. How should NASCAR handle this situation going forward? And, did Larson jump the start? Denny pulls up the SMT data to find out.

Did NASCAR get it wrong on the timing on the caution for Ryan Preece (37:00)?

What exactly was on the notepad that Chase Elliott handed to Denny (49:20)?

Plus, what did teams learn about the tires for Bristol? And, is the qualifying format dumb (56:00)?

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Pocono: Short-Pitting, Passing, and Controlling What You Can Jul 15, 2024

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Denny Hamlin is back after a second-place finish in Pocono. Denny explains what the difference was in winning and coming in second behind Ryan Blaney. Denny had a chance to get Blaney on a restart, but Martin Truex Jr. jumping out of line ruined that plan (12:20).

What exactly happened with Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch? And, can Busch still turn things around this season (20:00)?

Bubba Wallace is firmly on the Playoff bubble, but made up some ground on Ross Chastain (27:10). Still, the team needs to find more speed.

NASCAR is headed to Indianapolis Motor Speedway next weekend, returning to the oval, and Denny talks about the strategy and how important the inside lane is (34:00).

Section 7 on pit road proved costly for Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott on Sunday (38:30). What happened and will NASCAR take a look at how they monitor pit road at Pocono going forward?

Denny covers off on recent NASCAR news surrounding Spire hiring crew chief Rodney Childers (53:30) and Noah Gragson joining Front Row Motorsports next year (57:00).

Plus, why 23XI didn’t appeal Bubba’s fine and #DearDenny.

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Chicago: Tires, Rain & Racing Ethics Jul 08, 2024

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Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen are back after a long Sunday in Chicago. Denny explains why he continues to struggle racing in the rain. Racing ethics went out the window during the last few laps (4:20). They also discussed good decision-making when NASCAR told the teams they were racing the clock (15:30). But why didn't NBC move the race up (20:50)?

Josh Berry's caution on lap 51 proved to be a game-changer (25:00). Denny explains what went wrong for Tyler Reddick (26:50) and Bubba Wallace's frustration with Alex Bowman, that culminated in a run-in on the cooldown lap (34:20).

Denny dives into why it's good for the sport to race in Chicago (39:00) before discussing if being friends and co-owners with Michael Jordan has influenced his competitiveness (43:50).

Will we see more racing against the clock in the future (52:24)? Plus, Alex Bowman's 80-race winless streak is snapped but should not be considered a fluke.

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Nashville: Not Enough Fuel & Officially A Rivalry With Larson Jul 01, 2024

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Denny Hamlin is back from a disappointing end to his race Sunday in Nashville. He is joined by Tyler Reddick, who won the Denny Hamlin Bracket Challenge but was also upset with how things ended on Sunday.

Tyler opens up about why he was so frustrated after finishing in third place (3:00). Kyle Busch was not counted as one of the cars in one of the overtime crashes (7:00).

How was Joey Logano able to finish the race and not run out of fuel (9:20)? And, are all the fuel cells in the cars the same?

Austin Cindric was punished for an illegal fan (25:30).

Can we officially call Denny Hamlin versus Kyle Larson a rivalry (28:00)?

What does NASCAR need to do with Carson Hocevar for wrecking Harrison Burton (33:50)? Was Joey Logano mad at the wrong person (42:40)?

Tyler Reddick talks about how his season is going so far and makes one request from Denny for winning his bracket challenge (45:20).

Plus, should NASCAR limit how many overtime restarts they have?

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Loudon: Should NASCAR Let Teams Risk It? Jun 24, 2024

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Denny Hamlin is back after an up-and-down weekend in New Hampshire. Denny won the second stage and was expecting the race to end once it started to rain (4:40). Why did the track widen when the cars went to their wet tires (9:45)? Denny had a helpless feeling when he couldn’t run the same line as Christopher Bell (14:00). Plus, Denny explains the difference between setting up the car for dry vs wet weather.

Bubba Wallace didn’t have a great race and sits squarely on the playoff bubble. Is Denny happy with how 23XI has been racing lately (19:40)?

Did NASACR make the right decision in how they handled the wet tires? Should there be non-competitive cautions? And why was every team allowed to fill up on fuel before the restart (23:30)?

Michael McDowell went for broke once again (35:10). Kyle Larson’s spotter was not happy with how Kyle races around Denny (37:30).

Is Christopher Bell the favorite to win the NASCAR Championship(42:30)?

Tyler Reddick faces off against Chase Elliott for the Denny Hamlin Bracket Challenge Championship (45:30).

Gene Haas isn’t leaving NASCAR. Christopher Bell slips up in a press conference about the No. 19 car. And what changes will we see to the 2025 NASCAR schedule (47:00)?

Lastly, one final “pupdate”.

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Iowa: Blown Tires, Missed Setups & Charter Talk Jun 17, 2024

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Denny Hamlin is back in studio after a 24th-place finish in Iowa. Denny discusses what happened with his car and why the No. 11 team missed the setup. Even still, Denny looked to have a chance to finish in the top 10 until he got caught up in an accident with Kyle Larson.

Before this weekend’s race, many were critical of the partial repave at Iowa Speedway. Denny explains why the track performed better than people expected. While the repave worked, Denny still has a request for Goodyear.

Denny breaks down his POV from the driver’s seat, including the unintentional contact with Larson. Denny and cohost Jared Allen discuss how Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s strategy paid off, helping him get a top-five finish. Did NASCAR get it right with the Daniel Hemric caution call? The guys also talk about how Larson had the fastest car, but his day was finished when Daniel Suarez caused him to wreck. Meanwhile, the Fords had a quiet start to the season but they have found speed the last couple weeks as evidenced by Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric’s wins. Does that make Joey Logano the most dangerous driver on the cut line?

Denny has had back-to-back bad weeks, but he isn’t worried about how things are going.

In their off-track discussion, Denny and Jared wonder if Sam Mayer should be one of the drivers considered for a Cup car next year. Denny’s longtime teammate, Martin Truex Jr., announced that he is retiring from driving full time and Denny talks about what that means. Also, Denny gives the latest update on the charter discussions with NASCAR.

Plus, fans send questions in for #DearDenny and we get a “pupdate” on Lulu.

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Sonoma: “Hell No. It F****** Detonated” Jun 10, 2024

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Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back after a short trip to Sonoma. Denny explains what happened on lap 2, which saw his engine fail, ending his day. Stages 1 and 2 had 8 cautions, and Denny explains why this might have happened.

Tyler Reddick had a good day until he made contact with Kyle Larson after pitting (12:00). Kyle Larson had a fast car, but it was their strategy that set them up for success (14:45). Ryan Blaney saw his race ruined last week when he ran out of fuel and we saw that happen again this week with Martin Truex Jr. and others. (24:15)

Who is to blame for Ross Chastain running into Kyle Busch at the end of the race (29:30)?

There are only 10 races left in the regular season. Who should be worried about missing the playoffs (37:30)?

SVG and Austin Hill have a little rivalry brewing in the Xfinity Series (43:00).

NASCAR returns to Iowa next week, but Denny has no idea what to expect (51:40).

Plus, #DearDenny on how NASCAR should handle testing at tracks. And what’s the latest on Denny’s newest family member?

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Gateway: Engine & Fuel Required To Win Race Jun 03, 2024

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Join Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen this week to chat about all of the racing in St. Louis, plus a story you have to hear from Denny's daughter, Taylor.

First up, the crew recaps Shane Van Gisbergen's first career win in the Xfinity Series at Portland.

In the Cup Series, race strategy was flipped on its head when Josh Berry wrecked. Denny breaks down Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch’s on-track beef and who was at fault.

The show takes a break from all of the race chatter when Denny’s daughter Taylor joins to talk about the dog they found in St. Louis.

Christopher Bell was looking like he would pass Ryan Blaney to get his third win of the season, but engine failure ruined his day. Even if his engine didn’t fail, Denny wonders if he would have been able to make the pass.

With Bell’s race over it looked like Blaney would cruise to his first victory of the season – and then he ran out of gas. The guys discuss how this happened. Austin Cindric was the driver to take advantage and get his first win of the season.

The first round of the DH Bracket Challenge brought chaos and upsets. The guys react to the surprising outcomes.

Kyle Larson still awaits news on his waiver, and SHR announces the sale of all their charters.

Plus, #DearDenny on drivers creating a union.

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Coke 373.5: Pit Road Problems & Rain Delays May 28, 2024

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The Denny Hamlin Bracket Challenge is back for year two, and Denny and Jared talk about some of the big first-round matchups (3:00). NASCAR handed down a punishment to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for punching Kyle Busch (10:36). Should Kyle Busch have been punished for wrecking Stenhouse?

Rumors continue to swirl around the future of Stewart-Haas Racing (19:20). Could NASCAR limit teams to only owning three charters?

Mother Nature ruined Kyle Larson’s attempt at the double (33:00).

Denny had major issues on pit road. He explains what happened between him and Chris Buescher (41:00). Mother Nature also played a major role in the 600 (53:00). Should the race have been restarted?

Plus, Denny explains why Kyle Larson should receive a waiver and be eligible for the playoffs. And, a final update on the better half dash.

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All-Star Race: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Kyle Busch Steal The Show May 20, 2024

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In this episode, Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen delve into Joey Logano's standout performance and the tire strategies used in the All-Star race. They debate whether NASCAR should adopt the soft compound tire for future races and discuss the potential of North Wilkesboro Speedway hosting a points race, considering the success of its repave (31:00). Denny shares a surprising issue with the track that has more to do with beer sales than racing.

The episode heats up with a breakdown of the post-race altercation between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch (38:30). Denny reacts to the incident, analyzing what triggered the fight and if either driver was at fault for the initial wreck. He also dissects the failed conversation between Ricky and Kyle that led to punches being thrown and shares his own strategy if he were to fight another driver.

Off the track, NASCAR's announcement of an in-season bracket challenge for next year sparks further discussion (1:03:00). The team also examines the uncertain future of Stewart-Haas Racing (1:10:00). Plus, in #DearDenny, Denny answers questions about the grueling physical demands of racing the Coca-Cola 600 (1:12:50).

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