Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin

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A Win The Family Will Remember Mar 16, 2026

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On this episode of Actions Detrimental, the guys break down a chaotic Las Vegas weekend that ended with career win No. 61 for Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team. After a speeding penalty on pit road nearly derailed the day, the team rallied back to the front and led 134 laps to take the victory. They also discuss the pit road miscalculation, the adjustments that kept the car fast, and the disciplined drive that sealed the win.

They also talk about finding their rhythm again after a tough offseason, the special family moment in victory lane, and the goal of winning one of the next three races. The guys also weigh in on the tension between Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez. And to wrap things up, a friendly fishing competition turns into a full-blown rules debate after a very questionable weigh-in.

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Phoenix: Tires Wearing, More Horsepower… Old School NASCAR is Back Mar 09, 2026

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Denny Hamlin earns his first top-five finish of the season in Phoenix, but the car still wasn’t as fast as Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney. Denny explains why they had the best car in November but didn’t have that same speed this time around. He admits he’s checking the points after every race, but he isn’t worried yet because the season is still long.

Sunday’s race featured more horsepower, failing tires, and racing that felt like old-school NASCAR. Denny explains why Goodyear isn’t to blame for the tire issues and why the teams may have pushed things too far.

The guys also debate the classic strategy question once again: two tires or four?

Plus, Denny is happy that “win and you’re in” is gone; they discuss whether Chase Briscoe’s title hopes are already in trouble, preview why Darlington could turn into complete chaos, and Denny reveals he’s going fishing at Celine Dion’s later this week.

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Is Tyler Reddick Already a Top 3 Lock? Mar 02, 2026

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Denny Hamlin is back from COTA on this week’s Actions Detrimental, breaking down a huge weekend for 23XI Racing after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas. Tyler Reddick’s scorching start has created early separation in the standings, and Denny explains why that kind of cushion completely changes strategy under the new format. He also touches on Bubba Wallace’s continued growth.

Denny reacts to his top-10 and apologizes for causing a wreck he had no idea he started. Corey Day, for the second consecutive week, has drivers upset at him. Plus, failing cool shirts had drivers in a rough condition during the race. Denny shares his thoughts on the All-Star Race format and a competitive fishing trip recap.

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Atlanta: Denny Hit His Wreck Quota of the Day Feb 23, 2026

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Denny Hamlin gives his unfiltered analysis of what went down at Atlanta and explains why superspeedway racing can be so mentally taxing. With Tyler Reddick's back-to-back victories and Bubba Wallace running up front, does 23XI have a superspeedway stranglehold on the Cup Series field? Denny debates if Hurricane Hocevar's late-race move was fair or foul...and what went wrong for Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch.

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Daytona 500 - Living in Fairytale Land Feb 16, 2026

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Denny Hamlin is back for another season of Actions Detrimental, and kicks off the year by being caught up in multiple wrecks, but watched a car he owns win the Daytona 500. This episode covers:

4:00 - Debating Denny's pit strategy

13:00 - Recapping how the finish played out

20:00 - Riley Herbst criticism fair or foul?

33:00 - Denny gives perspective on contact with Justin Allgaier

42:00 - Can we push speeds back over 200mph?

48:00 - Reaction to winning the Daytona 500 as an owner

53:00 - What does this mean for 23XI?

59:00 - Tyler Reddick snaps his winless streak

1:03:00 - Weekend Takeaways

1:09:00 - Denny racing in O'Reilly?

1:19:00 - Atlanta Preview

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60 Wins, Being the Villain, Stung by a Cactus: Best of ADDH Dec 15, 2025

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Before we put a bow on the 2025 season for Actions Detrimental, we look back on some of the most memorable moments from the season

00:15 Denny recaps the ending of the championship race in Phoenix

10:08 Drama in the Hoop Group draft

11:27 Meaning of 60 career Cup wins

18:33 The Hamlin family grows to 5 with the birth of Jameson Drew Hamlin

19:35 Don’t expect an apology from Denny for wrecking Bubba Wallace

27:25 Where did “11 Against the World” come from

30:30 Denny wrecks teammate Ty Gibbs

38:36 Molly and AP get stung by a cactus

42:00 Denny has taken the villain role from Kyle Busch

49:36 The 11 team gained an advantage thanks to the pit crew

55:12 Horns down backfired for Denny in Texas

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"It Doesn’t Change What I Think About Me" Nov 14, 2025

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Denny Hamlin was chasing the elusive NASCAR Championship in his 20th season, but came up short in Phoenix. Denny, alongside his co-host Jared Allen, unpacks the emotions of being so close to a championship only to lose it thanks to a caution flag. He also discusses what the aftermath was like with his fiancé Jordan and their two girls, and what the conversation was like with his dad after. Plus, why he still thought he was going to win when the white flag came out, and how the support from fans and his competitors has helped him start to get over the defeat. He also touches on why he was so confident all weekend long. And, he answers the question every fan has been asking: Will he race next year?

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A11 Aboard…It’s Championship Week Oct 27, 2025

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Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back from Martinsville, where William Byron and Kyle Larson were the last two to punch their ticket to the Championship 4. The guys get into Byron winning his race, Denny’s car blowing up, Sam Mayer’s wreck, and a whole lot more:

1:20 Will the Playoff format ruin Corey Heim’s season?

6:15 Should Sam Mayer be suspended?

15:30 William Byron dominates Martinsville

20:00 Kyle Larson able to outperform Christopher Bell

24:30 Denny’s goal was not to make drivers mad

27:50 Concern the 11 car will have more mechanical issues

33:30 Preview of the Cup Series Championship 4

39:15 Just how confident is Denny going into next weekend

43:40 New tire setup at Phoenix will have a huge impact

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"Can't Take Anything For Granted" Oct 20, 2025

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Denny Hamlin, Jared Allen, and Travis Rockhold recap a "typical Talladega" race that still provided plenty of excitement. Playoff chaos was in full swing with Chase Elliott getting caught up in an early-race wreck, Kyle Larson running out of gas during overtime, and Chase Briscoe stealing the win to clinch his spot in the Championship 4. What was Denny's week like as he turned his attention to the Phoenix finale, and does he think having a head start on preparation will help his Championship chances?

1:01 - Typical Talladega

10:34 - Ty Gibbs Helps a Teammate

17:28 - Bigger Bummer: William Byron or Kyle Larson?

28:15 - Penske Mad at Brad Keselowski

39:56 - AJ Allmendinger and Chase Elliott Wreck

41:37 - Josh Berry and Ty Dillon's Pit Road Incident

44:34 - Austin Hill Outclasses the Field...Again

48:58 - Gio Ruggiero's 1st Truck Series Win

50:45 - Martinsville Mindset for Bubble Drivers

57:42 - Martinsville as Winner-Take-All Track

58:47 - Off-track News and Updates

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This One Meant More Oct 14, 2025

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Denny Hamlin is back after his 60th career Cup Series victory for another episode of Actions Detrimental. He’s joined by co-host Jared Allen and producer Travis Rockhold to break down the events from his milestone win in Las Vegas. Denny opens up about why he was unsure of himself going into the race, his emotions after winning, and his appreciation for the fans. Plus, what advantage does he gain by locking himself into the Champ 4. Not only do they discuss what got the No. 11 team locked into the Champ 4, they also talk about what might keep other Playoff drivers out of it.

From Ryan Blaney’s early exit after a left-front tire failure sent him into the wall to William Byron's late-race collision with Ty Dillon and his near miss with Ty Gibbs, Denny covers it all — from the drama and the strategy to what’s next heading into Phoenix.

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