Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin
Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin offers an unfiltered, honest, and bold perspective from NASCAR's most polarizing figure. Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen unpack the previous race and look forward to upcoming events throughout the Cup Series with candid commentary and insights from the driver's seat.
Episodes
You Can't Disrespect Them On and Off the Track
Atlanta delivered another thrilling finish, but is there still room for improvement? Denny Hamlin is back for another episode of Actions Detrimental, breaking down the biggest takeaways from Atlanta and sharing his perspective on the moments everyone is talking about. Denny and Jared Allen discuss Ryan Blaney's impressive day, why Ford continues to shine on superspeedway-style tracks, what was mis
Was Denny Hamlin “A11 In” at Chicagoland?
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. He talks through how the race got away in the third stage, what changed on restarts, and how track position and timing ended up shaping the final result more than anything else. Denny breaks down the key battles upfront, how pit cycles played out, and
Sonoma: Who Is To Blame For Denny Wrecking?
Sunday's race didn't end the way Denny Hamlin had wanted, but he still left as the points leader, so things are looking up. Splitter damage ruined Denny's day. Travis believes Jared jinxed him.
Before talking in-depth about the crash, Denny discusses the prank they pulled on AP.
Carson Hocevar was the car that spun out Denny...but is Hurricane Hocevar actually to blame?
What would have happened if
Racing In San Diego Was A Success For NASCAR
Denny and Jared are coming from an undisclosed hotel room somewhere in San Diego for this week's Actions Detrimental. Denny gives his thoughts on why NASCAR's road course race at Coronado was a huge success and why this week's race felt like a big event. The guys break down some of the race's noteworthy moments, including Connor Zilisch and SVG's continued struggles. Did Noah Gragson deserve to be
Denny Hamlin Just Won Pocono Again, and He’s Got Thoughts
Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental after winning at Pocono, and apparently winning three straight races is just “a good run” now. Denny breaks down how the No. 11 team got it done, why Pocono fits him so well, and why he says their advantage is earned, not unfair. He gets into the strategy, the restarts, the qualifying piece, the final stage, and why Toyota has everyone’s attention right
There’s A New Restart Merchant
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. He explains the adjustments that changed everything, the Stage 2 run that put him back in contention, and why he knew he had the field covered before the final restart in the latest NASCAR Cup Series race. Then it's on to the chaos. Denny gives his t
From First to Last... Then Last to First
Fresh off his Nashville victory, Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental to break down one of the wildest weekends of the season.
The biggest story? A bet between The Denny Bros and the No. 45 team that escalated far beyond its original low-stakes beginnings. What started as friendly trash talk turned into a full-blown competition, with the stakes getting higher throughout the weekend and brag
Denny Was Right There… Again
Denny Hamlin reacts to a chaotic, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 weekend after another win slips away from the No. 11 team. From restart battles and losing clean air to pit road frustration and perfectly timed cautions, Denny breaks down exactly why Charlotte felt like another missed opportunity. He also shares his frustration over late-race circumstances, joking about the “poor lifelong Denny Hamli
Dover Delivered, All-Star Format Missed
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 rac
Denny Tried To Warn Everyone
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 mi
Should There Be a Penalty… Or Is Public Opinion Enough?
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 stayi
How Denny Hamlin Would Fix Superspeedway Racing
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 ge
Everything Was Going Right Until Overtime Hit...Plus A Surprise Guest
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
Kyle Busch Still Has It… But Something Is Off
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 at
The Restart & The Loose Wheel...How Martinsville Was Lost
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
Was Darlington Everything We Wanted, or Just Overhyped?
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
A Win The Family Will Remember
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 discipline
Phoenix: Tires Wearing, More Horsepower… Old School NASCAR is Back
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, fail
Is Tyler Reddick Already a Top 3 Lock?
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.
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Atlanta: Denny Hit His Wreck Quota of the Day
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 Kyl
Daytona 500 - Living in Fairytale Land
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 out20:00 - Riley Herbst criticism fair or foul?33:00 - Denny gives perspective on contact with Justin Allgaier42:00 - Can we push
60 Wins, Being the Villain, Stung by a Cactus: Best of ADDH
Before we put a bow on the 2025 season for Actions Detrimental, we look back on some of the most memorable moments from the season00:15 Denny recaps the ending of the championship race in Phoenix10:08 Drama in the Hoop Group draft11:27 Meaning of 60 career Cup wins18:33 The Hamlin family grows to 5 with the birth of Jameson Drew Hamlin19:35 Don’t expect an apology from Denny for wrecking Bubba Wal
"It Doesn’t Change What I Think About Me"
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, w
A11 Aboard…It’s Championship Week
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 Martin
"Can't Take Anything For Granted"
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
This One Meant More
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 gai
Didn’t Get The Memo, Still Got The Drama
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
"I Won’t Apologize"
Denny Hamlin is back in the studio with co-host Jared Allen after a wild Kansas finish that has everyone buzzing. The guys dive into all the week’s biggest storylines:3:30 Jusan Hamilton out at NASCAR5:30 Randall Burnett leaving RCR and Rodney Childers joining JRM8:15 TV ratings not looking good for NASCAR18:55 Can Outlawz upset Big Bois in Hoop Group22:40 Denny explains what happened on the final
Need Leadership To Step In
Denny Hamlin is back int he studio after an eventful Sunday to unpack how everything went in New Hampshire with his co-host, Jared Allen. This week they cover:1:00 Corey Heim continues his dominance8:10 Why Team Penske was able to dominate Sunday’s race12:20 Missed setup by Joe Gibbs Racing20:25 Is Penske the team to beat for the championship once again?27:15 Restart struggles for the 11 team32:30
Nobody Saw This Happening
Fans and drivers have been asking Goodyear for a tire that wears, and that’s exactly what they got on Saturday night at Bristol. Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen unpack all the chaos from on the track and react to the drivers eliminated from the Playoffs and who is left. 7:00 Bristol got an 81% on Jeff Gluck’s “Good Race Poll”13:50 Why nobody predicted tire falloff after practice23:30 Denn
Get on the Bandwagon
Denny Hamlin is back in the studio after securing his 59th career win at Gateway and punching his ticket to the round of 12 in the Playoffs. Denny and his co-host, Jared Allen, recap his perfect weekend.2:00 Lulu gets redemption4:00 Connor Zilisch remains on a heater, but it doesn’t guarantee a championship12:00 How confident was Denny that he could win?23:00 The restart that won Denny the race30:
Playoff Teams Would Like a Do Over
Darlington started off as a promising weekend for Denny Hamlin, but it didn’t go according to plan. Denny and co-host Jared Allen break down how the race slipped away—from losing the lead at the start to costly problems on pit road. They also cover the biggest stories from around the garage and off the track this week:4:15 Connor Zilisch uses loophole to secure victory11:30 Producer Travis lost hi
Every Wreck Finds Me
Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back with a no-holds-barred recap of the Daytona regular season finale.2:00 Denny’s run of bad luck continues7:00 Why Tyler Reddick’s car could still hang in the pack10:15 Breaking down The Big One19:00 Blaney goes from 13th to Victory Lane26:00 Reddick and Bowman survive Daytona to advance to the playoffs29:30 Who won’t make it out of the Round of 1635:45
This Was Like Gen 5 Racing
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back after a frustrating race Saturday night at Richmond to cover:1:00 Denny has a new hobby 7:00 Could the All-Star Race be moving to Dover?11:30 Corey Heim gets another win in the Truck Series14:00 Denny responds to Mamba Smith's tweet about what the Championship should be about20:00 Richmond had a great race and shoutout to Goodyear29:45 The 11 team
SVG Strikes Again… Can Anyone Stop Him?
Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen are back after another dominant win by Shane Van Gisbergen3:00 The Next Gen car is reaching hate levels of the Car of Tomorrow9:40 What it will take for SVG to lose on a road/street course?16:25 Who can challenge SVG in the future?23:30 Can SVG make it out of the first round of the Playoffs?28:00 Who is to blame for Denny and Kyle Busch making contact?29:15 More drama
Iowa: Everything Sucked
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back from an unsuccessful trip to Iowa 3:15 Sam Mayer gets the first win for Ford in the Xfinity Series6:15 Why Denny struggled all day10:00 Tire falloff was nonexistent19:20 NASCAR needs to punish Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson 24:00 How did William Byron not run out of fuel?36:00 Carson Hocevar caught up in drama once again45:00 NASCAR returning to Chi
Kissing the Bricks and Questioning the Playoff Format
Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen are back after an up-and-down weekend in Indy: 2:00 Can Denny win the regular season championship?7:00 What happened in qualifying?13:00 Was there any chance Denny could win?23:45 Choosing to triple stack the inside row vs the second line in the outside row25:00 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 40033:40 Katherine Legge continues to impress with a top-20 finish35:30 NASCAR
“This Is What I Am. I’m An Oval Guy”
Denny Hamlin is back in studio with his co-host Jared Allen after getting his 4th win of the season at Dover. 3:00 Denny was unsure if not pitting was going to work6:00 Did Ty Dillon do anything wrong not letting Denny pass him?10:20 Using his rear mirror to block Christopher Bell16:10 What was Denny’s mentality during the rain delay?22:00 Breakdown of the final three restarts31:15 Do we have a ti
Take Me To The Roundy Rounds
Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back from Sonoma, where Shane van Gisbergen delivered another dominant performance. 1:40 SVG’s win was more dominant than his Chicago win, and why he’s so much better than everyone else13:00 Denny has a surprise for Jared14:15 23XI and Front Row file an injunction and restraining order against NASCAR21:30 Lack of rear grip caused lots of problems25:25 Brad
Chicago: SVG Sweeps, Missed Cautions & Pissed Off Drivers
Denny Hamlin is back after a successful weekend in Chicago. Things didn’t start off great, blowing an engine, but he rebounded and finished 4th. Denny and co-host Jared Allen talk about his race and everything else that happened:2:10 Chicago weekend was a success and Denny wants NASCAR to return11:45 Carson Hocevar causes massive traffic jam15:30 What went wrong with Denny’s engine in practice19:3
Atlanta: "I Had FOMO"
Denny Hamlin is back from Atlanta after he saw his race cut short after he found himself in the middle of a crash that involved 23 drivers. On this episode of Actions Detrimental with co-host Jared Allen, the duo covers: 3:00 Was Denny to blame for the big wreck?8:30 Why the crash made the end of the race exciting17:00 What it was like for Denny sitting in the car waiting for it to be fixed23:00 T
Pocono: Chase Briscoe Didn’t Get Lucky
Denny Hamlin is back after taking last week off for the birth of his son. Denny and his co-host, Jared Allen, chat about things happening off the track and on the track, where Denny almost won at Pocono on Sunday. 3:00 The Hamlin family is now at 5 with the birth of Jameson Drew Hamlin10:15 Recap of Denny’s performance at Fanatics Fest18:30 Ohio State’s football team has a gift for Denny20:40 Conn
Will SVG Get a Second Win This Year?
With the birth of his third child, Denny Hamlin missed Sunday’s race and is spending time with his family. Instead, Jared Allen and producer Travis took a look at their preseason predictions and discuss if SVG will get another win, who’s been the biggest surprise, and who’s had the most disappointing season. Plus, they chat about how they think Denny will perform at Fanatics Fest on Friday.And for
Mastered the Mileage. Can't Rush the Baby
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back from Michigan and in a good mood after Denny captured his 3rd win of the season and 57th in his career. This week they cover:2:15 Jared ranks the top 5 drivers7:30 After practice Denny was confident in his car13:30 Was Denny aero blocking Kyle Larson?15:50 The key to successful restarts at Michigan17:40 The 11 team pit crew saved Denny on a pit sto
Not Enough To Catch Blaney
Denny Hamlin is back from Nashville after making his 700th career start and coming in third place on Sunday. He and co-host Jared Allen cover 2:00 Rajah Caruth gets a win and is trying out for Hoop Group league11:45 Decision to run long before pitting in the final stage15:00 Why drivers could only run the bottom lane at the end of the race22:45 What went wrong with Denny’s car as the race progress
Almost The Perfect Week
Fresh off a grueling night at the Coca-Cola 600, Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back in the studio to break it all down — from fuel strategy failures and surprise surges to why fans keep pointing fingers at Denny. Plus, they touch on chaos at the Indy 500, big wins off the track, and more:2:30 — Justin Allgaier not listening to his crew chief7:30 — Why drivers couldn’t hold the lead17:10
No Question, Joey Would Have Shipped Him
It’s a loaded week in racing, and Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are all in. From reacting to the All-Star Race to previewing the Indy 500 and Coke 600 — this episode covers everything. 1:30 Jared will also be doing the double on Sunday with the Indy 500 & Coke 6007:15 Denny has a full schedule this week with golf, basketball along with racing10:30 What went wrong with the 11 car this weeken
Kyle Busch: Being the Villain Is Fun...When You’re Winning
Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen welcome Kyle Busch to the show this week. They dive into everything from NASCAR news to family life, Playoff thoughts, and race-day moments. 2:45 NASCAR Championship headed to Homestead in 20266:06 What should the Playoff format be?15:15 Carson Hocevar wins in Trucks and flips the bird22:20 Just how dominant was Kyle Larson34:42 You never know what Kyle will sa
Texas Got Me Back
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen react to Denny’s car catching fire and everything else that happened in the NASCAR world at Texas Motor Speedway: 1:40 What prompted Denny to throw up “Horns Down” at driver intros9:00 Corey Heim’s amazing performance on Friday16:30 Kyle Larson wins Xfinity while Justin Allgaier’s day ruined26:20 Ryan Blaney’s bad decision to not restart on the front row30:
That’s Bulls*** Racing
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back after a week off to recap Talladega6:00 Spire and Rodney Childers part ways12:00 Homestead to host 2026 NASCAR Championship15:00 Why teams were against “run what you brung” at All-Star Race30:30 Should Ross Chastain have been black flagged?37:00 Toyota’s plan to push it vs Ford saving fuel41:00 Was Denny to blame for the Bell wrecking Buescher?46:5
The Fundamental Problem Is The Car
Denny Hamlin is back after his quest for three wins in a row came up short. Hamlin finished second as Kyle Larson dominated the race at Bristol 1:40 What’s wrong with Denny’s jump shot6:50 Chandler Smith gets better of Kyle Larson in Truck Series8:55 Kyle Larson puts on a master class in the Xfinity race10:45 Why Denny was unable to pass Larson17:05 Tire falloff was nowhere to be found on Sunday23
Darlington: Stole One Back
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 wher
Martinsville: 11 Against The World
It had been almost a year since his last win, but Denny Hamlin was back in Victory Lane on Sunday in Martinsville. Denny and his co-host, Jared Allen, are joined by IMSA pit crew member and motorsports writer Bozi Tatarevic. 5:50 Denny’s new approach and learning from Martin Truex Jr.14:00 Tire management and Denny’s one request for Goodyear25:00 How Denny’s pit crew performed and what his jackman
Make Kyle Larson Earn It
Denny Hamlin got a top-five finish on Sunday, but it was Kyle Larson who got getting the win and almost having nearly had a perfect weekend. 1:00 Could Homestead-Miami host the NASCAR Championship race?5:50 Strategy behind pitting early or pitting late24:00 Breakdown of the best way to race at Homestead-Miami Speedway31:00 Racing Insights has new info to analyze how drivers performed37:15 Why it’s
Luck Ran Out On Sunday
Denny Hamlin reacts to Josh Berry’s shocking first-career NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas and explains what went wrong for the No. 11 team on Sunday. Plus, an inside look at pit road drama, including Christopher Bell’s costly mistake and why speeding penalties continue to be a problem. 7:44 Denny recaps playing slot machines14:37 What went wrong for the 11 team on Sunday26:30 Josh Berry shocks
Phoenix: The Tire We Deserved
In the closest finish in Phoenix history, Denny Hamlin came up just shy of a victory on Sunday. Shortly after a second-place finish, he reacted to the race, sharing his thoughts on Christopher Bell's win and Goodyear's "option" tire. The guys also dove into the Xfinity finish and news that happened off the track.1:25 Christopher Bell wins third race in.a row6:00 Why Denny needed the race to stay g
Dive Bombs, Right Hooks, & Track Limits
Denny Hamlin is back after his race was ruined on the first turn2:00 Connor Zilisch gets win but upsets drivers16:00 Ross Chastain reverts to old self dive bombing in turn 121:00 Denny didn’t mean to wreck Austin Dillon & why watching your teammate win sucks 25:30 An exceptional race thanks to a new track layout and tires29:40 Confusion over track limits34:30 Austin Cindric right hooked Ty Dillon3
Atlanta: Hocevar vs. Everyone & NASCAR Got it Right
Denny Hamlin and Jared break down the Atlanta race, packed with storylines.4:15 – Why racing at Atlanta is better than Daytona & Talladega16:24 – Carson Hocevar pisses off Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, & Ross Chastain39:54 – Kyle Larson wrecks Austin Cindric & William Byron43:50 – NASCAR made the right call throwing a caution to end the race53:25 – 23XI signs Corey Heim for select Cup races56:25 – Aust
Daytona 500: Entertainment Has Taken Over
Denny Hamlin is back after a disappointing ending to the Daytona 500, as his chance to win a fourth 500 was ruined when he was wrecked on the final lap.2:48 Superspeedway racing has become all about luck12:13 Zero accountability for drivers who mess up23:50 What can NASCAR do to improve their product41:15 Kyle Busch isn’t happy with NASCAR49:40 Is Joey Logano or Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to blame for th
Rule Changes, Expectations & Daytona 500 Prediction
There was no race this weekend but Denny Hamlin and the guys didn’t take the week off. They're back to cover:2:00 - Super Bowl was tough watching with a Chiefs fan7:40 - Xfinity fastest lap is back19:40 - NASCAR trying to put an end to race manipulation27:50 - Damaged Vehicle Policy gets an update31:30 - Big punishment if a driver needs a waiver35:45 - What changes Denny would make to the playoffs
Bowman Gray: More Than I Expected
Denny Hamlin and the boys are back for year three of Actions Detrimental1:23 Denny & Travis recap OSU’s National Championship run15:00 NASCAR hits homerun at Bowman Gray 21:30 Drivers getting used to new crew chiefs30:50 Where should The Clash go next year?34:30 Denny has beef with FOX39:30 SVG has an impressive race41:00 Ty Gibbs frustrated in LCQ47:00 Chase Elliott’s perfect weekend55:00 Denny
Actions Detrimental Rewind: 2024’s Best Moments
This is a special episode of Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin as we look back at some of the most memorable moments from the season. (00:34) Daniel Suarez’s photo finish victory at Atlanta (6:12) What happened with the tires at Bristol (12:15) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch fight at North Wilkesboro (33:00) Denny finally pees in his car (38:15) Austin Dillon wrecks Joey Logano and Denny t
Debating NASCAR's Playoffs with Steve Letarte
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are joined by NBC’s Steve Letarte to recap the NASCAR Championship weekend. Before getting to the races, Denny talks about blowing a lead in golf against Michael Jordan. In the Xfinity Series, Justin Allgaier finally got the monkey off his back and won his first championship. But it wasn’t easy thanks to a crash in practice, a restart penalty, and a speedin
"I Think They Made The Right Call"
Denny Hamlin dives deep into the controversy surrounding Martinsville with co-host Jared Allen. After 27 minutes of debating, NASCAR made the decision to remove Christopher Bell from the Championship 4, replacing him with William Byron. Denny agrees they ultimately made the right call.But the drama didn't stop there—talk of race manipulation stirred up due to manufacturer alliances and the Playoff
Victory Slips Away at Miami: Inside Reddick's Unbelievable PASS
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back after a disappointing ending to the race at Homestead-Miami on Sunday.Before getting into the race, Denny talks about fishing with his two daughters. And, Tony Stewart’s comments on the business of racing and owning a team.Denny breaks down what happened on the final laps as he saw Ryan Blaney make the pass for the lead (19:00). Blaney wasn’t able
Logano’s Vegas Win: A Shocker for the Championship Chase?
Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back to recap an eventful Las Vegas event where Joey Logano secured a spot in the Championship 4 with a crucial win. They debate whether Logano's victory was a surprise and break down the Playoff implications (6:00).Denny reflects on his own performance after a solid qualifying position of 4th turned into a challenging race day (12:00), and why the two-
ROVAL: "We Made It; Sky's The Limit"
Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen react to the breaking news that Alex Bowman has been disqualified for his car failing to meet the minimum weight and won’t be advancing in the playoffs. The guys discuss how this could happen and the benefits of having a lighter car.Kyle Larson won his second playoff race this year and once again in dominating fashion.Things looked bad for Denny when Tyler Reddick hit
Talladega: "A Sham at Best"
Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back after an eventful race at Talladega. To decide the order of topics for the show, they brought out a wheel to spin and let it decide. The first topic of the day is the lawsuit 23XI and Front Row Motorsports filed against NASCAR (5:20). Denny explains why 23XI couldn’t sign the charter agreement and the importance of why they are suing NASCAR.They also d
Kansas: Costly Mistakes
Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back in studio to unpack the weekend in Kansas.In this episode, they discuss Aric Almirola's impressive win in the Xfinity Series and whether or not Cole Custer had a right to be frustrated with Chandler Smith.Following all of the talk regarding the Next Gen short track package last week, Denny shares his insights and suggests potential fixes (4:20). He als
Bristol: Trying To Fix A Car Problem With Tires
Expectations were high for the NASCAR race at Bristol on Saturday, hoping for massive tire falloff but unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen discuss the reason. The guys chat about the imperfect science that goes into Goodyear making the tires. Plus, the real problem isn’t the tires, but instead the car.Denny breaks down the lap times between Kyle Larson and Tod
Watkins Glen: The Most Carnage Yet & That Dog Has To Go
Connor Zilisch made his debut in the Xfinity Series a memorable one by winning at Watkins Glen. Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen break down Connor's race and why he is a sure-fire thing in the Cup Series.On the flipside, Denny’s race didn’t go so well on Sunday. On the first lap he was involved in a wreck and his day was almost over. Luckily the “A Team” crushed it and got him back out racing.
Atlanta: Here's Why I Laid Back
With only 13 of 15 teams signing NASCAR's charter agreement, one notable holdout was 23XI. Co-host Jared Allen asks Denny Hamlin to weigh in on the situation.On the track, it wasn’t a great day for Denny. Starting in 38th, the hope was for attrition but it didn’t come. It looked like Denny’s plan to avoid the big one was going to work and then a caution for debris on the track ruined that plan. Ky
Darlington: Briscoe With The Walk-Off, Playoffs Are About To Be Wild
The NASCAR regular season came to an end on Sunday in Darlington with a surprise winner when Chase Briscoe punched his ticket to the Playoffs.Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen discuss what this win means for Stewart-Haas Racing, who is closing their doors for good when the season ends. Three of SHR's charters have been sold and whoever bought the charter of the winning car on Sunday will get a
Daytona: This Was A S***** Week
Denny Hamlin is back after a rough couple of days on and off the track. On Thursday, the No. 11 team was given an L2 penalty for an engine-rule violation. Denny explains what happened at TRD that caused NASCAR to punish him. He also talks about the impact this will have during the Playoffs. On Saturday, things got worse when he was involved in a massive wreck that ended his race. Denny watched the
Michigan: "I Got Greedy"
Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen are back after a bittersweet race in Michigan. Before getting into the race, Denny and Jared talk about NASCAR taking away Austin Dillon's playoff berth and how the appeal process works. Denny also explains what happened last year during his appeal hearing for his incident with Ross Chastain.Tyler Reddick was victorious on Monday, getting his second win of the season,
Richmond: Integrity of the Sport On the Line
Denny Hamlin is joined by co-host Jared Allen after an interesting end to the race in Richmond on Sunday night.Denny explains why he wasn’t mad about restarting third on the final restart and he was expecting a wreck. Once Joey Logano was wrecked by Austin Dillon, Denny thought the checkered flag was his. Dillon ended up right-hooking Denny and while some claimed Denny went up the track, he says t
Brickyard Finish: This Is Why People Gripe
Denny Hamlin is back from a disappointing Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Denny and his co-host Jared Allen talk about what was needed to win the race and where he lost it (12:30). As predicted, the Next Gen car made it impossible to pass (14:00).Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski were penalized for “blend line violation” and weren’t happy. But NASCAR informed everyone the day before on what the rule
Pocono: Short-Pitting, Passing, and Controlling What You Can
Denny Hamlin is back after a second-place finish in Pocono. Denny explains what the difference was in winning and coming in second behind Ryan Blaney. Denny had a chance to get Blaney on a restart, but Martin Truex Jr. jumping out of line ruined that plan (12:20).What exactly happened with Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch? And, can Busch still turn things around this season (20:00)? Bubba Wallace is fi
Chicago: Tires, Rain & Racing Ethics
Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen are back after a long Sunday in Chicago. Denny explains why he continues to struggle racing in the rain. Racing ethics went out the window during the last few laps (4:20). They also discussed good decision-making when NASCAR told the teams they were racing the clock (15:30). But why didn't NBC move the race up (20:50)?Josh Berry's caution on lap 51 proved to be a game-
Nashville: Not Enough Fuel & Officially A Rivalry With Larson
Denny Hamlin is back from a disappointing end to his race Sunday in Nashville. He is joined by Tyler Reddick, who won the Denny Hamlin Bracket Challenge but was also upset with how things ended on Sunday.Tyler opens up about why he was so frustrated after finishing in third place (3:00). Kyle Busch was not counted as one of the cars in one of the overtime crashes (7:00).How was Joey Logano able to
