Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin

Charlotte had plenty of drama, and Denny Hamlin has a lot to say about it. He breaks down what went wrong late in the race, why track position was so important, and how changing track conditions affected his car. He also shares his thoughts on competition cautions and stage lengths, including what NASCAR could do to improve the racing.

Las Vegas: "We Took Our Eye Off The Ball"

With six races left and Denny sitting 26 points back, he explains why he's not panicking. Nobody keeps putting up a 2-point average finish forever, and one bad pit stop, restart or wreck can change the whole picture. Denny, Travis and Jared get into it over who's actually still alive in the Chase, where the cutoff really is, and whether Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead give Denny enough time to make a run.

Ryan Blaney doesn't really fight. He'll lose his mind on the radio, climb out of the car, and be completely calm two seconds later. So, when he handed his phone to a crew member, said "hold this," and walked across pit road toward Carson Hocevar after Bristol, everyone was caught off guard. Blaney included.

It was a tough week at the track for Denny, but you'd never guess it from where he sits in the standings. Gateway put a lot on him, and the conditions certainly didn't make it any easier. He talks about just how much the heat and humidity took out of him during the race, including some of the physical struggles he dealt with behind the wheel.

Denny Hamlin had the best car he had all day in Darlington at the end of stage 2. Thirty minutes later, his night was over.

Denny breaks down the timing discrepancy he believes affected the official scoring. He pulls up his own in-car footage showing a green light on track when NASCAR’s timestamp says the caution had already come out, and explains why he believes there’s a sync issue between the trackside lights, NASCAR’s data, and what shows up on the TV broadcast.

Let The Teams Decide? Denny's Not So Sure

Could Talladega Decide the Whole Championship?

NASCAR Was Getting Ready to Create a New Penalty for Denny Hamlin

Why Connor Zilisch is the Sugar Daddy for the Loser’s Dinner

After coming up just short of winning the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin breaks down exactly what happened during the final restart and why he believes the Next Gen car has made passing at Indianapolis nearly impossible

Joey Logano’s dominant win at North Wilkesboro shouldn’t have surprised anyone… at least according to Denny Hamlin

You Can't Disrespect Them On and Off the Track

On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin looks back on a weekend that had speed, frustration, and a few moments that slipped away late

Who Is To Blame For Denny Wrecking?

Denny and Jared are coming from an undisclosed hotel room somewhere in San Diego for this week's Actions Detrimental.

Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental after winning at Pocono, and apparently winning three straight races is just “a good run” now.

Fresh off another Michigan win, Denny Hamlin breaks down how a day spent fighting dirty air and running near 30th turned into a trip to Victory Lane

From First to Last... Then Last to First

Denny Was Right There… Again

Dover Delivered, All-Star Format Missed

Fuel saving, cut line conversations, and Shane van Gisbergen putting on another road course masterclass

Chase Elliott gets the win, but Denny Hamlin was right there with him

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

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

Bristol brought the heat, and we have a lot to talk about

Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen sit down to unpack a frustrating day at Martinsville Speedway, where Denny came up just short, and walk through exactly how it slipped away.

Denny Hamlin breaks down a chaotic day at Darlington and all the moments that led to things going sideways during the Goodyear 400

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

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

Is Tyler Reddick Already a Top 3 Lock?

Atlanta: Denny Hit His Wreck Quota of the Day

Daytona 500 - Living in Fairytale Land

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

"It Doesn’t Change What I Think About Me"

A11 Aboard…It’s Championship Week

"Can't Take Anything For Granted"

This One Meant More

Didn’t Get The Memo, Still Got The Drama

"I Won’t Apologize"

Need Leadership To Step In

Nobody Saw This Happening

Get on the Bandwagon

Playoff Teams Would Like a Do Over

Every Wreck Finds Me

This Was Like Gen 5 Racing

SVG Strikes Again… Can Anyone Stop Him?

Iowa: Everything Sucked

Kissing the Bricks and Questioning the Playoff Format

“This Is What I Am. I’m An Oval Guy”

Take Me To The Roundy Rounds

Chicago: SVG Sweeps, Missed Cautions & Pissed Off Drivers

Atlanta: "I Had FOMO"

Pocono: Chase Briscoe Didn’t Get Lucky

Will SVG Get a Second Win This Year?

Mastered the Mileage. Can't Rush the Baby

Not Enough To Catch Blaney

Almost The Perfect Week

No Question, Joey Would Have Shipped Him

Kyle Busch: Being the Villain Is Fun...When You’re Winning

Texas Got Me Back

That’s Bulls*** Racing

The Fundamental Problem Is The Car

Denny Hamlin is breaking down his Darlington win and the late-race strategy that helped No. 11 take the No.1 spot -- two weeks in a row. Denny explains how perfect timing and a flawless final pit stop helped him gain track position to beat the odds and seal the deal yet again. He also opens up about his connection with Carl Edwards, gives his take on the DVP policy, and looks ahead to Bristol where there's one question on everyone's mind -- can he make it three straight?

Martinsville: 11 Against The World

Make Kyle Larson Earn It

Luck Ran Out On Sunday

Phoenix: The Tire We Deserved

Dive Bombs, Right Hooks, & Track Limits

Atlanta: Hocevar vs. Everyone & NASCAR Got it Right

Daytona 500: Entertainment Has Taken Over

Rule Changes, Expectations & Daytona 500 Prediction

Bowman Gray: More Than I Expected

Actions Detrimental Rewind: 2024’s Best Moments

Debating NASCAR's Playoffs with Steve Letarte

"Think They Made The Right Call"

Victory Slips Away at Miami: Inside Reddick's Unbelievable PASS

Logano’s Vegas Win: A Shocker for the Championship Chase?

ROVAL: "We Made It; Sky's The Limit"

Talladega: "A Sham at Best"

Kansas: Costly Mistakes, Flat Tires & More

Bristol: No Tire Falloff, Denny Hamlin Advances, Kyle Larson Dominates & More

Watkins Glen: Denny Hamlin unlucky again, playoff drivers wrecking and Buescher and SVG battle for victory

Atlanta: Denny Hamlin's Race Strategy, Not Enough Chaos & Joey Logano Punches Ticket

Darlington: Chas Briscoe Shocking Win, Tyler Reddick Sick, Michael Jordan Nervous & More.

Daytona: L2 Engine Violation, Wrecks, Cars Flipping and a Surprise Winner

Michigan: "I Got Greedy"

Richmond: Austin Dillon wrecks Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to win

Brickyard Finish: This Is Why People Gripe

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

Chicago: Tires, Rain & Racing Ethics

Nashville: Not Enough Fuel & Officially A Rivalry With Larson

Loudon: Wet Tires, Non-Competitive Cautions, Michael McDowell vs Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace on the bubble & more.

Iowa: Blown Tires, Missed Setups & Charter Talk

Sonoma: Denny Hamlin's NASCAR race ruined by blown engine & Kyle Larson's strategy pays off

Gateway: Engine & Gas Required To Win Race

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.

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). For more Actions Detrimental content, head over to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental