Denny Hamlin Admits He Was Burned Out During The Chase This Year: “Did The First 26 Really Matter That Much?”

Didn’t have to go so hard during the regular season. NASCAR wrapped up their 2026 season this past weekend, with Kyle Larson taking home his second Cup Series championship in a row and his third overall title. This year’s season was also the first under the new Chase format, that was introduced for 2026 after several years of complaints about the previous playoff format and the emphasis it placed on winning. The Chase was introduced (or re-introduced) this season to […] The post Denny Hamlin Admits He Was Burned Out During The Chase This Year: “Did The First 26 Really Matter That Much?” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.