Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin gets his second win of the season…only this one doesn’t actually count since it was the All-Star Race. Denny won the pole after spinning out before his qualifying lap even counted. Like most of the weekend, qualifying was a tad confusing. On Sunday, there was immediate carnage only adding to the confusion. The drivers who paid the biggest price were those locked in to the All-Star race like Chase Elliott, who technically didn’t race in the All-Star race. Plus, Denny has a new location suggestion for the All-Star race next year

Thanks to Goodyear there was plenty of tire wear. Plus, low downforce and added horsepower had lots of drivers having control issues.

On the track, Denny and the 11 team had the best car. The one area where Denny continued to struggle was restarts. He explains what’s going on and why he is determined to figure it out.

On Saturday, Corey Day made a statement and the rumors about his future are flying around. The guys get into whether or not he is ready for Cup racing.

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Fuel saving, cut line conversations, and Shane van Gisbergen putting on another road course masterclass. This week on Action Detrimental, the guys break down Ross Chastain running out of gas late, why Watkins Glen was still a solid points day, and how frustrating it can be to save fuel instead of driving all out. Plus, they dive into NASCAR’s road course coverage issues and why fans at home are missing too much of the action during some of the biggest moments of the race.

They also debate whether a road course belongs in the playoffs, if anyone can eventually challenge SVG on these tracks, and why Connor Zilisch might be the next guy up. Add in the Ryan Preece penalty controversy, Kaden Honeycutt’s first Truck Series win, and a look ahead to All-Star Weekend, and there is plenty to unpack in this one. Let us know in the comments if you think NASCAR should keep a road course in the playoffs!

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Chase Elliott gets the win, but Denny Hamlin was right there with him. What looked like a simple P2 on paper was anything but, as Texas turned into a full-on track position battle where one restart could make or break your day. Denny breaks down how it slipped away. From getting buried in traffic to timing that final restart just about as perfectly as possible… and still coming up short. Was staying out the right call? Why did passing become nearly impossible late? And how close he actually was to clearing the 9 for the lead.

Then it’s everything else from a chaotic Texas weekend. Strategy gambles, pit road madness, and plenty for Actions Detrimental to sort through. Denny weighs in on the Kyle Busch situation, Preece vs. Gibbs, and the restarts that had everyone on edge. Plus, strong runs from Bowman, Bubba charging back through the field, and Spire showing real speed. We also dive into the points picture, where Tyler Reddick is in a league of his own, and what it’ll take for SVG to make a push. A runner-up finish, a lot of what-ifs, and a race that was one move away from a very different ending.

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Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental, breaking down a chaotic NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway race weekend, diving into the strategy, execution, and decisions that shaped the outcome. From green flag pit stops to fuel-saving and track position battles, Denny explains what really decided the race and why NASCAR superspeedway racing often comes down to timing just as much as speed. He also gets into what looked different from inside the car versus what fans saw on TV, and where the race started to swing out of control.

Plus, first-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Carson Hocevar makes a breakthrough moment that has everyone talking, young drivers continue to shake up the field, and Denny shares his perspective on the future of NASCAR and the current superspeedway rules package. From team communication to bigger questions about race strategy and how these events are being won, this episode covers everything behind the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. If you want the raw, inside look at what’s really happening on track, this is the one.

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What a way to leave Kansas...on this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin breaks down a frustrating near-win and why this one hurts more than most. From late race chaos to the restart that slipped away, Denny explains how a race he felt in control of turned into another tough loss. Things take a turn when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. shows up in studio to talk strategy, speed, and why their team is showing up on Saturdays but still searching for answers on Sundays. Okay, okay... the real reason he was there was to talk about Travis’s bad takes.

Denny also gets into overtime finishes, stage racing, and whether the current format is helping or hurting the sport. He shares his thoughts on tire strategy, lapped traffic, and the decisions that can change everything in the final laps. There is plenty of frustration, some perspective, and a few lighter moments too, including golf, fishing, and how a surprise visit helped turn Denny’s Monday around. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Was Kansas a missed win or just bad luck?

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