Denny Hamlin Points a Finger at NASCAR’s Intricate System for Teammate’s Dramatic Downfall

In the aftermath of a dramatic playoff elimination race at Bristol, Denny Hamlin, a key figure in Joe Gibbs Racing, points a finger at NASCAR’s intricate system.

The Regular Season Champion's Struggle

[{ "selector": ".fprow-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The regular season champion faced an uphill battle in the playoffs. His regular season success was overshadowed by recent poor finishes, including an 18th place at Darlington and a last-place finish at Kansas.

[{ "selector": ".smgwu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jwqaw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Martin Truex Jr's Narrow Escape

[{ "selector": ".czqnl-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Martin Truex Jr barely escaped what could have been a disastrous elimination. Despite his far from stellar record at the high-banked, 0.533-mile Bristol track, he managed to secure a 19th-place finish, keeping his title hopes alive.

[{ "selector": ".bkjil-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Subscribe to our 'NASCAR' NEWSLETTER now!

[{ "selector": ".ebqlq-a", "duration": "250ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Subscribe Here

Hamlin's Critique of the Playoff Format

[{ "selector": ".zffdo-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Hamlin didn't hold back in sharing his opinion on NASCAR’s playoff format. He blamed the “crazy“ playoff system for putting his teammate Martin Truex Jr in a tight spot. Despite the challenges, Hamlin believes there’s no stopping him now.

[{ "selector": ".pumba-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

“You Are Sacrificial Lambs”-Kevin Harvick’s Chicago Qualifying Disaster Divides NASCAR Fandom Over Track vs Inexperience Debate

READ MORE [{ "selector": ".jbkco-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nxpnq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".weqgp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]