Insider Questions When NASCAR Field Will Retaliate Against Denny Hamlin’s Aggression
Insider Eric Estepp questions if drivers will retaliate against Denny Hamlin after a string of aggressive driving incidents.
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Michael Jordan’s One Habit Ensures 23XI Drivers Are Ready for Competition
Michael Jordan reveals the simple race day texting habit he uses to ensure 23XI Racing drivers have a winning mentality.
Michael Jordan Admits Blasting ‘Greedy’ Denny Hamlin for Wiping Out 23XI Car
Michael Jordan confronts Denny Hamlin for wrecking a 23XI Racing car, calling his partner's defense of the move "bullsh**."
Denny Hamlin Won’t Let Carson Hocevar Off the Hook for Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Meltdown
Denny Hamlin won't let Carson Hocevar off the hook for Bubba Wallace's Martinsville meltdown, blaming the rookie for the crash.
Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs
A growing debate around the NASCAR Hall of Fame took a sharper turn this week, and Denny Hamlin didn’t hold back.As discussions continue about whether drivers with dominant careers outside the Cup Series belong alongside the sport’s biggest names, Hamlin delivered a blunt perspective that is already fueling conversation across the garage and among fans.Speaking […] The post Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Drops Bold Hall of Fame Proposal to Protect NASCAR Legacy From Lower-Series Bids
Denny Hamlin proposes a tiered Hall of Fame system, warning that current standards diminish the legacy of NASCAR's greats.
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern
Chase Elliott secured a close win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026, edging Denny Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in the Cook Out 400. Dale Earnhardt Jr. later joined the post-race discussion.While the finish delivered a tight battle, much of the conversation focused on caution flags in the NASCAR Cup Series. Several yellow-flag periods slowed […] The post NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length
Denny Hamlin wants to see NASCAR make a change to the length of caution periods across the board. The comments came on the driver’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast following the race weekend in Martinsville.The driver of the No. 11 believes NASCAR is spending too much time under caution. The 45-year-old acknowledged that the TV companies want to […] The post Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Power Rankings: Who Is the Favorite Heading Into Bristol?
With a one week break in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, this is how the Power Rankings have shaken out after Martinsville and ahead of Bristol.
Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan
What started as a laugh between friends turned into one of the most dominant teams in NASCAR. 23XI Racing is off to their best start in the team’s short history, with driver of the #45 car Tyler Reddick winning 4 races already and leading the points standings, while Bubba Wallace and the #23 team came into the latest race 3rd in the points standings before getting caught up in a wreck (well, technically he caused it) at Martinsville Speedway that […] The post Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
NASCAR Standings 2026: Updated Points After Martinsville
Chase Elliott won Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, paving the way as the best Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings.
“There Was No Water”: Denny Hamlin’s Mom Pleads With County To Increase Funds For Fire Protection After The Death Of Her Husband
Speaking up so others hopefully don’t have to go through a nightmare like they have. On December 29th, 2025, Dennis Hamlin passed away from injuries suffered in a fire at his home in North Carolina. He was the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, and the house fire also left his mother, Mary Lou, hospitalized, though she has made a full recovery. It was such a horrific scene, and it took around two hours to put out the fire due […] The post “There Was No Water”: Denny Hamlin’s Mom Pleads With County To Increase Funds For Fire Protection After The Death Of Her Husband first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Denny Hamlin Owns Up to Ruthless Shove That Sent Ryan Blaney ‘Into the Fence’ At Martinsville
Denny Hamlin admits his contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville was unnecessary after the move sent Blaney into the fence.
Denny Hamlin Emerges as Martinsville’s Biggest Winner Despite ‘Gut Punch’ Loss to Chase Elliott
Denny Hamlin's heartbreaking Martinsville loss to Chase Elliott still provides a crucial points boost for his championship hopes.
“He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville
Ryan Blaney didn’t hesitate when asked about his late-race run-in with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway.“Yeah, he just put me in the fence,” Blaney said on pit road. “That’s what it looked like from my seat.”The moment came during a tense battle in the closing laps of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, adding another flashpoint […] The post “He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps
Denny Hamlin had the race in his hands Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.He started on pole. He led 292 laps. He swept both stages.And still, he didn’t win.Instead, it was Chase Elliott who capitalized late, passing Hamlin down the stretch to take the victory and hand Hendrick Motorsports its first win of the 2026 season. For […] The post Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Chase Elliott Silences Critics as Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Delivers Martinsville Masterclass
Chase Elliott silences critics as crew chief Alan Gustafson delivers a Martinsville masterclass to steal Denny Hamlin's victory.
Chase Elliott Says He’s ‘Forgiven’ Denny Hamlin After Years of Simmering Tension
Cook Out 400 winner Chase Elliott has had his share of on-track run-ins with Denny Hamlin, but he is not holding a grudge.
NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville
For about 90 percent of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, it looked like a sure thing that Denny Hamlin would take home yet another victory at a track he often dominates. However, they don’t throw the checkered flag until 100 percent of the race, and after a late strategy call, a timely caution, and […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville appeared first on BroBible.
Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension
Chase Elliott delivered when it mattered most Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, scoring his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and ending Hendrick Motorsports’ early-year drought. The victory marked Elliott’s 22nd career win and his second at the historic short track.It also gave Chevrolet its first win of the 2026 season, a notable […] The post Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Martinsville Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways
Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR Cup Series Drama at Martinsville Speedway as Kyle Busch Faces Costly Penalty
Kyle Busch’s difficult start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continued Sunday at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400. The Kyle Busch-led No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet received an uncontrolled tire penalty after a pit-road incident involving rookie Connor Zilisch.The issue happened under green-flag pit stops and forced Busch to restart from […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Drama at Martinsville Speedway as Kyle Busch Faces Costly Penalty appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Fans Were Shocked At Clint Bowyer’s Tone Deaf Comment To Denny Hamlin Ahead Of Martinsville Race
Gotta think he would like to have that one back. NASCAR on FOX analyst, and retired Cup Series driver, Clint Bowyer made a comment during an interview with Denny Hamlin ahead of today’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway that had fans cringing and blasting the announcer as “tone deaf” given all that Hamlin has been through over the past few months. Hamlin, of course, lost his father in a house fire at his North Carolina home last December that […] The post NASCAR Fans Were Shocked At Clint Bowyer’s Tone Deaf Comment To Denny Hamlin Ahead Of Martinsville Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway
Denny Hamlin stayed in control of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, winning Stage 2 and continuing his strong run from the pole. Hamlin led 156 of the first 162 laps and maintained track position through pit cycles and restarts. The race reached the halfway point under green-flag conditions, with few lead changes.Ty […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.