Denny Hamlin's disappointment with the 2025 Daytona 500 has received pushback from NASCAR President Steve Phelps, who has dismissed the idea of doing something different with the 'Great American Race.

Did Denny Hamlin just call the Daytona 500 a race of pure luck? After finishing 24th due to a late wreck, Hamlin expressed frustration over how much luck is involved in Superspeedway racing. But NASCAR’s Managing Director of Racing Communications,

Denny Hamlin had some thoughts on NASCAR’s decision not to throw the caution flag amid multiple wrecks on the final lap of the Daytona 500. As the field crossed the start-finish-line to take the white flag,

Denny Hamlin let loose on his podcast Monday, the day after the Daytona 500 saying he is "losing his love" for his sport because luck has become more important than skill in NASCAR Cup racing. Hamlin pointed to the Daytona 500,

On his podcast Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin opposed the rumor of adding a fifth driver to the NASCAR Championship round.

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Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.

Last weekend's Daytona 500 wasn't without it's share of drama and that applies to the race's pole winner as well. According to reports, JGR's Chase Briscoe was hit with a pretty steep penalty for some illegal modifications to his No.