Denny Hamlin Was Rooting for a Wreck That Never Came

Denny Hamlin, Jared, and Travis break down a frustrating day at Phoenix with just three races left in the Chase. From Tyler Reddick’s win and Toyota clinching the manufacturer’s championship to a flat tire that derailed Denny’s race, the guys cover everything that went down.

Denny explains what caused his right-rear tire failure, why cutting the apron puts so much stress on the sidewall, and how a speeding penalty cost him a chance at the lucky dog. Despite the setbacks, he gained 18 points on Kyle Larson and still controls his own championship destiny. The crew also discusses Larson’s struggles, Riley Herbst’s run-in with Michael McDowell, Zane Smith’s hit on Carson Hocevar, and Corey Heim’s latest top-five finish.

Plus, the guys recap the Truck and O’Reilly Series championship battles, look ahead to Talladega, and debate whether Denny needs a game plan for the final stretch of the Chase.

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