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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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bristol brought the heat, and we have a lot to talk about. On this episode of Actions Detrimental, Denny breaks down Ty Gibbs’ first Cup Series win and why it did not come as a surprise, plus what it says about where he and his team are heading. Connor Zilisch gets it done in the O’Reilly race, while drivers like Parker Retzlaff and Brent Crews continue to make noise and prove they deserve more attention. We get into the Eckes vs. Heim moment and the maturity it showed, what is really going on at Trackhouse, and the challenges young drivers face when results are not matching expectations. Then it is a real conversation about Kyle Busch and where things stand after a tough stretch in the Next Gen car. Denny also takes you inside the race at Bristol with insight on tire strategy, restarts, and what could have been a better finish, plus a debate on who the best driver in the Cup Series is right now. Add in reactions to Riley Herbst, talk about retaliation on track, some off-track stories, and a look at what is coming next. And to close it out, it is Dear Denny, answering your questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. From a loose wheel in the final run to a tough restart that put him behind the eight ball, plus a pivotal moment battling Ryan Blaney that may have changed everything, nothing is off the table. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott ends up in victory lane for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevy, and the guys dig into whether his aggressive third-and-fifteen strategy call is getting the credit it deserves. They also get into the bigger conversations from the weekend, including the Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar incident, ongoing frustration with caution lengths and TV breaks, and Justin Allgaier’s O’Reilly Auto Parts win. Things heat up in a Hall of Fame debate as Denny makes the case that lower series success shouldn’t automatically punch a ticket to NASCAR’s highest honor, while Jared pushes back with a more balanced take. And in true Martinsville fashion, the weekend also somehow included 46,000 hot dogs being eaten by fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denny Hamlin breaks down a chaotic day at Darlington and all the moments that led to things going sideways during the Goodyear 400. From tire falloff and fuel strategy to the split-second decisions teams have to make, he walks through how the race really played out and why drivers ended up in tough spots. Denny also shares his side of the contact with Erik Jones, what he saw from the driver’s seat, and how quickly it can unravel at a place like Darlington when you’re pushing it that hard. He gets into pit road situations too, and how timing, communication, and just being in the wrong place can turn into a bad day fast. Beyond the incidents, Denny zooms out and talks about how the weekend felt as a whole, including what went wrong for his team, how 23XI Racing approached things, and why some cars were able to charge forward while others stalled out. It’s a mix of honesty, frustration, and real insight into how these races actually unfold from inside the car. If you want to understand not just what happened, but why it happened, this is a good one to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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?   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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   Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denny Hamlin is back after an eventful Sunday at the Charlotte ROVAL, where the NASCAR Playoffs took another wild turn – and once again, he found himself at the center of the sport’s biggest storyline. From the chaos at Charlotte Motor Speedway to the contact with Ross Chastain, Denny breaks down what really happened, why he understands it – and whether he’d do anything differently. 3:30 Corey Heim locks himself into the Champ 4 7:00 Shocker…Connor Zilisch wins again 12:00 Should this be the last year we have the ROVAL? 28:30 Goodyear crushes it once again 33:00 Did the 45 screw up their strategy? 39:00 Daniel Saurez unable to help his teammate 43:30 Ross Chastain with massive mistakes on pit road 49:00 What exactly happened at the end with Denny and Ross Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.