Denny Hamlin Reacts to Ross Chastain Move That Ended Championship Hopes

Denny Hamlin, Martinsville Speedway, Oct. 30th.
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[@j.thomas7128]

"He figured out a way to do it better than us..." *HUGE HUGE RESPECT* for this man to suck it up and give props to Ross.

[@broheme8922]

Really? He gave props to Ross? I must have missed that. At what point in this interview does he "give props?"

[@j.thomas7128]

@@broheme8922 Are you so cheap you can't even pay attention? Or are you so common core that you can actively pretend not to hear what was said? "It was well executed..." "He found a way to do it better than us in the final lap." Direct quotes. Amazing what you are willing to ignore to maintain your views. Common Core has removed all common sense. Have a nice day.

[@brianmoore2508]

It kinda looked like it hurt him to say it.

[@broheme8922]

@@j.thomas7128 This is just too easy 🤣

[@j.thomas7128]

@@broheme8922 To be a good common core, you must ignore what you can hear for yourself.... yep, talk about easy.

[@blokb88]

The 1 car rolling behind him at the end of this interview is absolute timing gold

[@peterforget8296]

And still running. 🤣

[@brendannelson525]

When he looks down you can tell he sees it

[@KrazeeClark]

Is that Logano they almost ran over? 🤔

[@cherylteeter9074]

Rotflmao!!!!!!

[@abuelb]

2nd best move by that car.😂

[@obscurereference6298]

He gave Ross credit and didn't diss him. Seems like a class move by Denny. Unlike Larson.

[@nothinghere7391]

Larson expressed his perfectly valid opinion. It's embarrasing to see a professional racing event end like a race on gran turismo at a 5 year old's birthday party

[@lucid4213]

@@nothinghere7391 nah, it was not against the rules. Perfectly embodied the “fuck it, full send it” aspect of this sport imo. No one thought it, but Chastain did it and made it stick

[@RH-hz9ly]

Especially for someone who now missed the playoff

[@fascar9]

Larson tried the same move at Darlington last year and then was a complete hypocrit when commenting on Ross' move...thats the way i see it anyways

[@jeffhardin657]

Danny Danny Danny.. live by the sword you die by the sword.. free watermelon for everyone.. LOL ... See you next year Danny.. LOL

[@jaredchampagne2752]

I’m a chastain fan, but Denny raced a perfect race, he had the opportunity to wreck chastain and pay him back, raced him clean, and then gave him props for the hilarious move at the end. I feel like these guys are friends outside of the car. Respect to him, ill be sad for him if he never gets to win a championship, he really deserves it, hes an elite driver.

[@patrickmurphy2443]

Wrecking someone hurts your car so why would he have wrecked him

[@williamjackson5767]

What Jared said. I like em both. Phoenix Baby.

[@AaronHarrisOfficial]

You only like chestain because he race the wall to get in

[@platiuscyndar9017]

@@patrickmurphy2443 i think the "wrecking" part was meant more metaphorically here, basically "beat him really really hard"

[@roneubanks829]

Until pocono

[@evanfinger3791]

Chastain should have yelled "ON YOUR RIGHT" while passing them all at the end, that shit would have been hilarious.

[@jackbook8400]

Guy was holding on for dear life hahah, but that woulda been great

[@bubbakemp5817]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@braddiem4585]

COMING IN HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BuckeyeNut123]

YOLO!!!! LEEEEEROY JENKINS!!!!!!!!!

[@jamiethornton6101]

It's funny when he was talking about it today. He said his vision got so blurry because of the G forces by mid way in the corner. He said when things finally cleared up and he kind of knew where he was at, he was looking out his window and passing the 11 car.

[@zachrichardson8059]

Nobody else's opinion is valid when Ross's biggest rival all season gives him the credit for the move. When even his biggest rival says it was a well executed move, nobody else is valid.

[@bwedd3772]

So as it turns out. NASCAR heat is more realistic than we thought lol

[@BoogityBoogityBoogity-nx9gy]

Nah heat 5 is even less realistic now there’s a barrier in the middle of the turn 😂

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

Lmao

[@mrgw98]

The games physics developers probably feel really good about themselves after watching that.

[@dylansmith5214]

It would end up slowing you down lol

[@bwedd3772]

@@dylansmith5214 I think it was heat evolution you could really do it lol

[@zoflowsharkey]

The #1 rolling past him AGAIN during this interview is like adding salt to an open wound.

[@robftz]

Denny ran an awesome race...No One could have predicted that finish.

[@rickkelley4618]

Big respect for Denny. He was truly on the short end of one of the greatest moves in NASCAR history, but he rightly recognizes that the team already lost on the last pit. Had he re-started in 10th, 9th, Chastain would have never even had a reason to attempt that move. That's how the stars align and converge with the input you give them. Good on him.

[@gordon7353]

Greatest move in nascar history

[@kendellduaneanders6071]

Joey laughing in the background while Chastain’s car goes by 😂

[@garysimons1608]

Greatest move I’ve ever seen at a race track!

[@IEC83]

Imaging being told he was out after being sure he was in during the last lap and base on where RC was. Knowing there was no way for RC to move 5 spots .Crazy!!

[@clarenceghammjr1326]

Epic butthurt

[@WDWitcher]

This dude is pissed. That was a move and a half by Chastain.

[@napalmhotdog4365]

Interestingly tho he’s not saying it’s not fair, he almost gives credit to chastain

[@hfkkamhuay]

I'd be pissed if I raced perfectly all day and got screwed by my pit crew, and then gained all the spots back and then this happens

[@TrevorHamberger]

@@hfkkamhuay I'd fucking lose it personally

[@JCDagz]

Chastain unleashed the cheat code on the last lap. He was building up his mana points and went Super Saiyan in the last two corners 😂

[@toddsmale4577]

The more I watch these videos and the more I hear drivers complain it’s because they all through about doing it… and Ross did it!!! Congratulations to Ross on pulling it off now go win a championship!!!

[@oliverashworth3429]

One of the funniest and best moves in racing history along with Dales “pass on the grass”

[@ajclips2540]

It's nice to see Carrot Top back there enjoying the post race activities.

[@castandblast1852]

Funniest part is when chastains car gets pushed right behind him during the interview!!!

[@teresaburton4373]

I know, I loved it

[@jeffhardin657]

I noticed it it was the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake eat a piece of humble pie maybe bubba will give you some of his looks like 2311 is eating a bunch of humble pie stay humble knuckleheads.. LOL

[@bigpapi2658]

You got to respect the ingenuity, guts and desire to win!!

[@Black0Hawks]

Gained a lot of respect for Denny with this interview. Always thought he was a class act and this solidified it

[@DEVILDOG-jv9ek]

That was the best move i have seen in decades.

[@dalily9607]

Love Joey looking at the 1 and smiling, priceless

[@robertbosnyak9680]

Edwards tried. Larson tried and got close. Chastain made it work.

[@lgstack2496]

Edwards got close too. At least on entry

[@zick5078]

Can you tell me when they tried so I can look it up

[@jag3rb0mb]

@@zick5078 edwards and Larson made last lap wall slaps at Kansas. Edwards was still in the 99 racing against Jimmie Johnson when he did it and Larson was racing Kyle Busch when he did it

[@newguy1376]

​@@jag3rb0mb I mean massive difference doing it at a 1.5 mile track and dropping your speed from 185+ to well below that. Here he clearly was losing speed but not as much as guys slowing down for the tight corners. Can't really compare those situations to this.

[@J.J.Thompson]

The cheers for chastain and boos from Hamlin from being at the track was an absolute experience.

[@Clarkanlana42]

Chastain: “ hold my beer boys, I’m about to Hamlin him 5th place

[@evanpenn1]

Chastain is a madman, basically. He is out of his mind, but God bless him.

[@izaiahdamato318]

Good racers usually are a little crazy . Don’t have to be , but it helps lol

[@Alternatedimension2]

What a stand up man! Great respect for him. He was very cool with his reactions and kept his composure!

[@sammyzane3635]

That's what a real racer does, gives credit where credit is due.

[@SlickNickanarchysyndicate]

I know Denny hated losing it to Ross out of all people lol

[@teresaburton4373]

That's what made it better

[@pillsher609]

I loved this move by Chastain I mean its the coolest thing that's happened all year but I feel so bad for Hamlin.

[@teresaburton4373]

I was elated for Hamlin. Good old Karma

[@ronnyron6939]

All year? How about all time? Also don't feel so bad for Hamlin. If Hamlin had to do something like that to win or advance he would do it in a heartbeat and then call all the drivers pooping in their undies about it that they are soft.

[@kjames3959]

Nah, I don't feel shit

[@jamiethornton6101]

@@ronnyron6939 if that's the case, why hasn't he done it in the past? I hear more made up crap about Hamlin than any other driver. At least he wasn't crying like Kyle Larson was about it.

[@danrowe1174]

This was a great moment in sports.

[@maccam26]

Finally an interview with Denny I can respect

[@eljefe62]

The look on Denny's face made my day all that much better. I'm a Chastain fan, and while I acknowledge he made some bad moves this year, he learned from those experiences (note his extremely clean battle with Lagano a couple of weeks ago) and is intent on doing what it takes to move on in the championship. What a ballsy move! Others have only dreamed about it, he did it. Good for you Ross! He has changed the definition of "Getting Chastained"

[@johnwarren8735]

Hamlin and Chastain had a run in at Martinsville last year.. So glad he bumped Hamlin out!!! I don't like how Hamlin threw his Pit Crew under the bus all interview.

[@brianshivak4892]

Bum ass Chastain will lose the Championship to Logano.

[@terrybrunson8596]

Totally agree…. Go RC In the # 1

[@peepo6716]

Chastain is booty cheeks LMAO

[@blackops8996]

The number 1 car driving by roaring shut the f..k up through its exhaust was legend

[@lexus14blacklist]

He's allowed to be as pissed off as he wants.

[@jeremy7942]

He just new he was in until he wasn't. LOL can see the heartache.

[@coastalgeorgia6558]

i remember when hamlin had the fastest pit crew in nascar! has had bad pit stops plague him for years now. still my favorite driver.

[@victordelgado7408]

why do you like him? hes boring af

[@99sporttruck]

I don’t know shit about NASCAR but it seems like this man had grace and respect! You can’t ask for much more

[@000001willy]

Denny's a class act and he owned the problem with his team's performance with the pit stops.

[@johnwarren8735]

Loved that Chastains Chevy rumbling by during the interview. He should of reved.t up!!!!!.

[@ReverendBrown.]

I believe that was the world’s largest salt shaker that went by Hamlin. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Ross wasn't in the car at that moment

[@bigtimebenjamin7845]

Post race interview game is on point!

[@blacklisterd]

You been Rossed. Lol

[@darrenplamo804]

Haha

[@edwarddelbar]

And here’s the thing that’s unbelievable….Hamlin had a race winning car, set up beautifully, and was pushed out. Chastain had a sub par car that just couldn’t get him where he wanted, and still managed to pull it out. That right there is the definition of being a competitor and doing whatever it takes to make it.

[@heatslakdat]

Absolutly amazing move

[@zzr600cc]

Hamlin got chastised by Chastain the whole year. This move was the cherry on top of the cake. What a year for Hamlin.

[@jamiethornton6101]

Hamlin did have a good year considering where he started. He's gotten more points during the playoffs of any driver. His crew screwed him again. He gave Ross props and credit for making a brilliant move.

[@bretonkyle]

Lol with the history this season, Denny of all people has the motivation to say "that's bs we need a new rule" and instead he gave Chastain total credit after he knocked him out of the playoffs. I just don't get what everyone hates about Hamlin man, this is a class fucking act.

[@TheGrinningSkull]

“We didn’t do good enough and We lost on a move that’s fair game”. Amazing to take it so well and be professional about it.

[@robertblevins4076]

I dont watch nascar but seeing Hamlin smile and laughing much respect

[@apoundofapples2963]

Blah blah blah... pieces of the puzzle... blah blah blah. It's all he ever says. Congrats to Ross Chastain! Wow, what an amazing move!

[@savagexman1993]

What was he supposed to say, I would have been mad too if I was him, but the move was insane

[@dudet9662]

Denny: ok I got this Ross: Banzai !!

[@countryboy8870]

Classy interview.

[@jesseperrella]

I got a lot of respect for him for being mature about it. Nicely done Denny.

[@ericjohnston1895]

Denny with no excuses Ross Chastain‘s move was sick as hell …

[@my_beard_vs_your_beard6001]

Chastain is a damn legend

[@DCTib]

This never would've happened if Nascar didn't have the current championship format

[@lisabell2573]

Denny is a class act. So respectful with his comments over such a wild ending. My heart breaks for him and his lose, but Ross pulled a hell of a move.

[@defaultytuser]

Denny is a class act and a top driver. He will have his chance

[@axil157]

Joey Lagano in the back ignoring the interviewer to check out the damage on Chastain’s car 😂😂😂

[@simpleman8264]

You got Chastained so happy your out of the championship 4 and Chastain is in

[@kreggkittredge253]

They say passing is hard on the outside

[@atom-bomboriginal6387]

He handled that professionally and extremely well, given the situation. Respect to Denny. My fav part was when he kinda chuckled and said of the move 'It's funny... But not for me.'

[@sg56]

As the rumble of victory rolls by..

[@hansaastamoinen2233]

I think all the old school boys are thinking, “Shit, why didn’t we think of that!” Praise competitive thinking as well as actions. It encourages others to look at their world in another manner…no matter their occupation, let alone experience. The purpose is to win, do what needs to be done. It’s called being successful in what you do.

[@robbovay8324]

I think I see a tear running down his cheek

[@NozNK]

tbh massive respect to this guy

[@freebird7284]

that amazing move didn't beat him as much as those pit stops did

[@bucknaked406]

3:40 Chastain Troll'n on by.....LMAO!

[@BBV19583]

Awwww..Poor Hamlin ❗😫🤣

[@ACEGAMER120]

You can tell he's not happy about it. And who can blame him? Who tf saw that coming? 🤣 Mad props for still being able to give credit where credit is due though 👏

[@vielryleb3690]

Right here it is

[@lynskyrd]

gotta give Denny props on this one... he gave credit where credit is due. "... you gotta race inside these walls and he found a better way to do it than us in the last lap" . Too bad others chose the "NASCAR needs to make a new rule" route. Please NASCAR rules committee, leave this alone. Not as easy as Ross made it look.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

When you have nothing to lose, you have everything to win.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Right out of Top Gun: “gutsiest move I ever saw….”

[@user-zg8rp3ck4x]

Class

[@peterh47]

"He found a better way to do it in the last lap. " Denny

[@atom-bomboriginal6387]

Not to mention the #1 car almost pushes him into the reporters as if to add a little salt to the wound when going by lol.

[@miguelbarrero5572]

Rumors say Denny couldn't sleep and was having constant NIGHTMARES after the race.

[@BillAshtonNelo]

What a champ

[@thunderroad7289]

lol Joey looking at the car as it goes bye like wth lol

[@bradhayes1265]

Anyone have a transcript link? Can't hear and KZbin CC is failing me.

[@vielryleb3690]

Hamlin s face got all red he said Ross had to learn the hard way well it looks like Ross toke the hard way and finished ahead of Hamlin gotta love his red face 🤣

[@rong648]

I wonder how many drivers will try a move like that in the future.

[@randyroberts5669]

Game over

[@joshuap935]

Yup, it’s what I’ve been saying, these turds just want you to follow in circles all race but Ross flipped it all year by making moves and Hamlin did his best to stop it and beat him into status quo. So glad he put him out on such a legendary move

[@ethanhenrichs5677]

Don't know why people hate Denny, he was a class act after Chastain's move.

[@Animelover6954]

Look at his previous acts like what he did to bowmen or his teammates

[@teresaburton4373]

You said it, an act. I'll bet he was dying to throw things, punches, whatever, and may have busted a few things in private. He was doing his best to keep his cool. That was pretty obvious.

[@hfkkamhuay]

@@Animelover6954 bowman wasn't even in the playoffs and almost cost him the entire season, I genuinely don't understand how he gets blamed for that

[@jamiethornton6101]

Why do you think he would be happy about just getting knocked out of the championship 4 because Ross made the move of the century? I don't understand the Denny hate here either. Yeah, he should be upset. His pit crew also cost him 8 spots on the last restart. He just got out of his car. If he was happy about it, there is something wrong

[@ethanhenrichs5677]

@@jamiethornton6101 Yeah, true

[@lukaslang5772]

Don’t like Hamlin at all but massive respect to him for not blaming it all on his pit crew

[@shanes1221]

Gotta respect Denny for his post race reaction

[@user-zf4uz3hy8z]

This type of unexpected, but dominating move over adversaries in a red and black car with the #1, for a student of astrology like me, it reeks of PLUTO POWER. This is the equivalent of an MMA choke. Your adversaries are completely powerless, and, as you can see, they can only find peace in surrendering to that reality. The irony that the charity (for the young and old vulnerable) is named "moose", an animal that is unassumingly strong, violent, and fast, does not escape me too.

[@patrickyoung2151]

Well im glad Hamlin was professional about it and didnt diss Chastain's crazy move.

[@raspybob9905]

They are all so jealous that this will go down as the best move in nascar history!

[@Lilnasty-jo3dc]

Poor Denny eating humble pie again! 😢 How about that #1 🤣

[@jeffnpatricia]

I enjoyed that more than I should have I reckon.

[@tonytrujillo1145]

Sling shot engaged

[@BlasphemyWoW]

Its nice to actually see Hamlin be classy instead of whining and complaining for once, but lets see if he can keep that class in the next race if he end up battling with Chastain.

[@kurtsaidwhat]

Look at their faces when they see the right side of the 1 car lmao

[@Guns_N_Gears]

All Chastain yelled was, "I'm dropping the hammer"

[@cupchamp5]

Why did Larson have a problem with it? That move is legendary!

[@emojack]

Hes butthurt because he didnt pull a move that will have him in the top10 nascar clips for the next decade :D

[@jamesglavich1426]

Might be Larson is on the outside of the top four looking in, maybe wishing a little. And Denny's win that was disqualified looks pretty big, points wise about now.

[@strobeunity6336]

I've said this on other comments, but I don't think Larson really had a problem with it. Did you see his face? He was clearly trying not to laugh.

[@Riverbed_Dreaming]

To be beat out for the championship is sad, but to be beat out in such a way like that is both understandable and kind of crushing, like in any other race he’d be there instead but holy cow what a way to go.