Denny Hamlin has been involved in multiple incidents with Ross Chastain in the past.
The NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta in 2024 will be remembered for the incredibly close victory by Trackhouse Racing’s driver with a margin of just 0.003 seconds. Meanwhile, Hamlin’s teammate had an eventful day driving the No:1 Chevy Camero ZL1. The 31-year-old was caught up in an earlier incident with the 2020 Cup champion and finished in seventh place.
Last year, Elliott achieved glory by winning at his home track in Atlanta. However, this year things took a turn as the No. 9 Chevrolet was spun out after contact with Chastain. This unfortunate incident resulted in Elliott finishing in a disappointing 15th place. Now, Hamlin has shared his opinion on who was at fault for the clash.
The 51-time winner explained that Chastain was responsible for spinning out Elliott. This incident in the middle of the race ruined the former champion’s chances of securing a top position. Additionally, it led to some thrilling racing at the front, with Suarez ultimately taking the victory in a spectacular photo finish. Both drivers are now preparing for the upcoming race in Las Vegas and will be aiming to compete for podium finishes.
Hamlin’s race in Georgia was one to forget. The American driver was involved in multiple crashes and incidents, resulting in a disappointing 23rd place finish. One of these incidents involved Busch, and Hamlin has now shared his perspective on the clash with him.
The two drivers were racing side by side around a corner, with Hamlin holding the advantage as he was ahead of the RCR car. Hamlin turned into the corner without anticipating that Busch would be on the inside. This miscommunication caused Hamlin’s race to be disrupted, forcing him to limp home for repairs.
The 43-year-old driver will put this race behind him and focus on maximizing his performance in the upcoming race in Las Vegas. Hamlin has been a prominent figure in the sport for over a decade and is a strong contender for the championship this season if things go well.