Denny Hamlin’s Talladega Plan: There Is No Plan

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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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Actions Detrimental
0:50 Truck & O'Reilly Series Recap
8:52 Cup Series & a Rough Chase
11:02 Denny's Phoenix Race
13:02 Flat Tire & Pit Road Penalty
19:18 Why the Tire Failed
22:33 Herbst vs. McDowell
24:10 SVG's In-Car Commentary
25:05 Keselowski's Pit Road Spin
27:28 Tire Issues & Larson's Tough Day
34:28 Cup Points Battle
37:38 Tyler Reddick Wins
40:38 Zane Smith vs. Carson Hocevar
46:56 Corey Heim & Toyota's Title
49:10 Talladega Preview
53:16 Wrap-Up