Racing Ruins Friendships | NASCAR Pocono Race Review & Analysis

[@KombatRacer]

McDowell is 5 races away from POINTING his way into the playoffs. Even though drivers have been penalized and missed races, that is pretty damn impressive.

[@justinkok8666]

I think denny Hamlin wouldn't be so controversial if he didn't complain so much about Ross

[@fubbaquestor]

​@@justinkok8666see the thing about him is, Denny is in the middle of everything. Denny's had a feud with nearly half the field at some point, but dude is not a clean driver. Then you add narcissism and a victim complex and it gets even worse

[@bighand1530]

@@justinkok8666 I feel like large part of the heat is he went after Kyle Larson. Also, had it been someone like Joey Logano, I think he might have even gotten cheers.

[@benmorris6831]

I am a fan of Front Row and McDowell. I love seeing them running better. I wish the dollars could be found to keep him and Todd and run the 36 full time for Zane. If I win the lottery I’ll sponsor Zane myself. 😊

[@appleinfl]

I didn’t watch from 2013-2020. Went to the Daytona duels in 2021. I was definitely surprised hearing the boos for Denny in the stands. Two years of watching later it makes perfect sense. He’s the Kyle Busch of this current era.

[@topshelftuna5536]

When Blaney went down a cylinder I gave my TV screen the 1000 yard stare

[@nomadman5288]

Right. Leading the race and goes down a cylinder... Like, seriously?

[@Glitchunlocked]

Is that what happened?!?! I missed the entire race and watched the highlights but they didn't mention Blaney. Man, us Blaney fans have been disappointed for like 5 weeks straight, mostly because of things that aren't Blaney's fault.

[@donnyflippo2781]

Lol!

[@hoosierfilms5350]

@@Glitchunlocked welcome to MTJ 2022. Dude ran up front all year and just had win after win ripped out of his hands….frustrating

[@KonwTheTrut]

I feel this. Blaney ….I just love the kid. Same here bro. Thousand yard stare….same here

[@deanwilliams3635]

It’s hard to congratulate Hamlin’s finish when you’ve watched Kyle Busch’s amazing pass for the win in the truck race.

[@thedailycritic]

You could tell from Kyle Busch's reaction after his win that even he thought his move to pass Corey Heim was a chkn sht move. I rewatched it numerous times to see what it was exactly that he did. I couldn't see anything egregious (no contact), but he put his nose right up the 11's tail and upset it's balance. Kyle Busch's demeanor after getting KBM's 100th win should have been ebullient. It was not. It was more like sullen. He knew he didn't deserve that victory. He stole it.

[@lucasugafan4419]

@@thedailycritic jesse what the fuck are you talking about

[@Handlesarestoopid]

@@thedailycritic mad

[@tothemax9088]

Loganos yelling was so funny! 🤣

[@corduroycal]

shades of Kurt Busch

[@MarceloPenaloza7]

​@@corduroycaland Kyle Busch

[@robertstone9988]

My boss is from the north east and he sounds just like that on the phone with suppliers 😂

[@jdmr1c3ing]

Definitely one of my favorite Logano moments. Can’t even blame him for being as mad as he was

[@rebelsoul5980]

Can you blame him????

[@danclary6609]

Kyle larsen can take care of himself, the thing that bothers me about Denny is that if the shoe was on the other foot. he would be indignant about it and whine for the next month about driver etiquette and how the "new drivers" have no respect. I doubt you will hear another word about this from Larsen

[@garymeadors7922]

Hamlin reminds me of how Ernie Ervin used to dive bomb the corner and wipe out the other driver thinking that,s how you race.

[@robertstone9988]

​@@garymeadors7922dive bombs ok if you can hold your line. It's when you wash up calls your in way to hot and take some one out that it's a issue.

[@stellingbanjodude]

His exact words would be “check smt data “

[@parker838]

Kyle petty nailed it right on the head, you can't tell someone there wrong when there always right. Thats Denny Hamlin in a nutshell. It comes down from the way he was raised to what he's been allowed at JGR his whole career. Dennys overall persona is that he's a dickhead with too big of an ego, and you can't tell me that he's not. Also look at the hood flaps on Dennys car, they go up when he makes contact with Larson, and then they go back down when he come off him. I mean that doesn't lie.

[@dcooper323]

That's not how roof flaps work. They move with air, not contact. Watch any draft heavy race.

[@CoopCooper.]

Getting someone loose without touching them is racing. If you can't handle it keep your fenders off other competitors.

[@MrBertstare]

agreed, but thats why he has no championships and never will. He is easily broken like any bully ever.

[@CoopCooper.]

@@MrBertstare I'm not a Denny fan. But everything I saw was just racing. You bump, you bang sometimes you loose.

[@flacko_jody2130]

F1 is right there for you if you don't like close racing. Denny had the spot. Larson could've let off or run himself into the wall.

[@seanlinehan4724]

Let’s be real at this point, this is who Hamlin is and always has been, I think a lot of fans forgot about it last season because of the Chastain shenanigans last season, but Hamlin has had wins like this almost every season of his career and gives the same interview at the end of these incidents, no wonder why he doesn’t have a championship

[@rickwerkheiser9560]

Totally agree and I bet he doesn't win one this year

[@linhunnicutt6556]

At this rate he will never win a championship.

[@larryjellisison7110]

its called racing and rubbing is racing

[@cractory9]

I understand like contact but dont fucking wall them

[@linhunnicutt6556]

@@larryjellisison7110 that wasn't rubbing.

[@inFenity]

Denny has lost any ability to get the benefit of the doubt. He's been in too many incidents now, he doesn't get more excuses. Nor does he deserve them, as Larson said "everyone in the group knows Denny is always right."

[@AkshayTalks9]

If people blamed Chastain at Atlanta for wrecking Harvick, then people should blame Hamlin for the Bowman crash

[@zackerykoroskenyi2745]

bruh denny never him dummy look at it again

[@mutantryeff]

Denny "Absolute" Hacklin

[@zallyzally2375]

@@zackerykoroskenyi2745he knew what he was doing. You can still wreck someone by not touching them

[@irvingboy1122]

I mean I hate Hamlin but you can clearly see he never touched Bowman there

[@Wrlixer]

@@irvingboy1122of course u dislike Hamlin because the crybaby elliot can’t handle his emotions

[@Twinspinner]

I don't think Kyle Larson has anywhere near as much anger towards Hamlin as Logano has towards track workers 😂

[@mollycaz1]

If you listen to Joey Logano in car radio trying to get the NASCAR track workers to give him a toe I've never heard him use words like that before I didn't even know he knew them what He was cursing

[@bighand1530]

Joey Logano had no chill. He is one of the few racers who could very well get more heat than Denny Hamlin.

[@zachhatten261]

Logano had his Richard Petty "Get the F***** fire extinguisher" moment

[@rmg_2771]

Been going to Pocono for 20 years now, the atmosphere yesterday is one I haven’t felt in at least 10 years. The fans were hyped up for every restart and they got a very entertaining race! And the place was packed! Between how many people were in the stands and how long it took to enter the parking lots (and get out), I haven’t experienced this at Pocono since at least the mid 2000’s. And now I have racing friends that want to go to Pocono next year! So as my home NASCAR track, I’m very proud to be a part of such a great race weekend! The Pocono resurgence is definitely real!

[@rebelsoul5980]

Pocono is absolutely awesome! I was in section 213, my GF and I go every year. I hear people saying how "boring" Pocono is, like what?? It is one of the most exciting races on the circuit!! It needs 2 races again and bring back the Brickyard 400! Also, make Daytona (2nd night race) the kickoff to the playoffs. How fun would be the first race of the playoffs a Saturday night at Dayton. Nascar needs to figure their scheduling out and quick. Phoenix shouldn't be the championship race either, it should be Las Vegas.

[@jerbear_yt5931]

The boos were so insane, it was the most chaotic Pocono scene maybe ever.

[@TheHighRoad1748]

Three things are guaranteed in life: Death, Taxes, and Dennis pissing off Hendrick Nation.

[@andrewclune3266]

Denny Hamlin lives rent free in Hendrick fans heads.

[@jek4837]

I like Norm MacDonald's version better. "The only things certain in life are death, taxes, and getting caught wacking off in a Target dressing room."

[@hunterelliott369]

As a Clyde Elliott, Williamson Byron, and Mr chastain fan I do indeed say f Dennis

[@DerrickRG91]

​@@andrewclune32660 Championships.

[@vw8886]

It doesn't matter who the driver was. Denny couldn't pass so he pushed the other car out of the racing line. Dirty move and he blamed it on the other driver.

[@JasonNation72]

Even Truex, Jr. called out Hamlin on that move against Larson, his own teammate! That speaks volumes!

[@JustGenius2001]

Even MTJ doesn't like what his dickhead teammate does on the track.

[@JJ_R3ACH]

Well all of Truexs wins have been clean this year so theres that

[@bighand1530]

@@JJ_R3ACHTrue

[@JasonNation72]

@@JJ_R3ACH As far as I can remember, all of Truex's wins have been clean, no asterisks needed.

[@IsaacV24]

“What’s our team motto?!?” “Stay away from the 11?” Man that HMS parody video ages like fine wine with each passing day.

[@rhyno_64]

It isn't about how you start, it's how you FINISH!

[@AngeloRametta]

Funny man! Ha

[@williamnowacki]

Jimmie would’ve said Kyle you’re letting Denny get under your skin this is unacceptable!!!

[@DNNRacing]

We gotta get this dude making parodies again

[@cjjones2981]

I'll say it again, with friends like Hamlin who needs enemies?

[@flyingpizza98]

we arent mad at NASCAR for throwing the yellow. We're mad at them for waiting until Denny took the white flag to throw the yellow despite the fact that the 41 was clearly not moving on arguably the most dangerous track on the schedule.

[@diceguy10]

Best Pocono race in years. Honestly, Hamlin likes to run people in the fence and always plays the victim when people do something to him. That man's gotta change quick. Also, I agree with the Preece caution, he had all the time in the world to get it going and if Preece got back going and NASCAR threw the caution too early, everyone would be furious.

[@masonwuerdeman]

The Boo’s were the loudest I’ve heard in person aside from when Logano got out of his car after his wreck with Kenseth at Martinsville in 2015

[@masonwuerdeman]

I can also say that a lot of the boos were indeed directed at race control too

[@bighand1530]

At the All Star race this year, Bubba Wallace got even louder boos than both Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano.

[@kirkbullard4302]

NBC seems to go out of their way to make the fan feel the excitement on the track. Having Dale and Jeff, as the on-track announcers pays huge dividends for the fans. Kyle, Brad, and Rick keep it together, and professional.

[@rp2819]

The most frustrating part was how deserving of a winner Kyle Larson was. After getting wrecked out of the lead due to no fault of his own earlu, he battled back in a race where passing was difficult to get a chance to pull off the strategy to get and maintain the lead. Sort of like the 2022 Coca Cola 600 where one of the most outstanding shows of resilience gets ruined by a bonehead move by someone else. Coming from the "not enough respect" king makes it even worse.

[@miketwotwenty]

Honestly if Logano didn’t have tire failures I think he would’ve won!

[@rp2819]

@@miketwotwenty Yeah maybe so. I think we got a better outcome with his screaming 😂

[@sw120]

Honestly, you could argue Larson has had winning speed in like 15 different races this year. Whether it's a caution, engine issue, Aric Almirola, or something else, something ruins Larson's day

[@lolimadethisvid]

Man that Briscoe spin at the 600 was brutal. That was the most epic comeback I'd ever seen in racing.

[@kg0173]

Larson showed that he is up there with the legends Gordon, Earnhardt, Johnson, Waltrip, Petty, Pearson .... Should win his second championship.

[@Handlesarestoopid]

If Dale Jr fans can't get over 2008 Richmond and continue to hate KFB for it, I don't see Hamlin haters getting over Pocono

[@ChrisBl33p]

Do the vast majority of Jr fans still hate Shrub? I feel like I'm in the minority that don't. Then again, when you also root for Juan Pablo Montoya as I did and he gets screwed even harder, it matters a bit less as time goes on.

[@norandomstuff]

Idk. Jr nation has quite calmed down a bit after KFB moved to a chevy team

[@bighand1530]

I think the hate Dale Earnhardt Jr fans had for Kyle Busch has calmed down. This too shall pass.

[@howardwest2707]

Hamlins post race is 180 degrees opposite of what actual happened. Not only did Larson not over drive the corner but Hamlin did. Hamlin also didn't give him a half a lane, a lane or over lane he instead hit him which he also claimed he didnt do. Hamlin is the biggest pathological liar in Nascar along with being the biggest hypocrite claiming everyone else doesn't drive with respect and constantly runs into people. I mean that's literally a brief synopsis of Hamlins whole career. Its like he describes exactly what he does or blatantly lies about what he does because the dudes a narcissist.

[@TheTN24]

100 percent correct! The only amazing thing is the people or his fans that don't get this, even his girlfriend left him for a bit because of exactly the things you stated above. One thing is for sure and without debate this year, his two wins this year are at the expense of Larson. The only question that remains, is Larson man enough to get him back.

[@irvingboy1122]

I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again Denny Hamlin will never win a championship mainly because of his attitude and the way he drives

[@crimsonstorm34]

Denny has gotten into more drivers this season than Chastain. Let that sink in. Of course you hear crickets from his fans. Diva Denny does no wrong.

[@BCanterbury42]

Don’t forget The 2021 Daytona 500, you were a couple days late due to the storms in Texas when you lost electricity. Either way, outside of Kyle Petty’s strong comments… you’re the greatest post race content in NASCAR

[@FREDDYBASANEZFAN]

An interesting thing about Stage 2, history was made. Kyle Larson became the first person to win a stage in a race after wrecking within the stage that he won. Also, I've said this before in other places, I was not a fan of the finish, not because of Hamlin winning, but because NASCAR waited way too long to throw the caution on the Preece crash. They should by WAYYYYY more proactive than that on throwing cautions for spins when they are surely aware of all the issues associated with spins in the Next Gen (broken toe links, blown tires at much more extreme rates than with other cars, etc.)

[@davids5006]

Huge track and they say they were monitoring it and safety was never compromised... But yeah normally they are quick to throw it for any reason

[@alexpeters6158]

I was a Pocono Raceway for the second time this weekend, and the amount of hatred everybody had for Denny Hamlin was having me in tears😂. chants like “bullshit” “cheater” and the booing was great. definitely a great fan experience.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

the amount of things people learn in life varies… but one crucial life takeaway is DO NOT BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF HAMLIN COMING OUT OF TURN 1 AT POCONO… 🫥

[@rp2819]

You are singlehandedly making Denny Hamlin less unlikable.

[@linhunnicutt6556]

That's the only way Denny knows how to win.

[@GatoradeCupSeriesX94]

Damn bro that's mad funny.

[@AustinKnappWrastlin]

Loved your pocono video man all your stuff is mad funny

[@ChazTheFloofer]

Denny Hamlin 🤬🤬🖕👎👎 Denny Delivers 😍😍💪👌

[@rickwerkheiser9560]

Because he took the air off Bowman back end forcing Bowman to crash. Then hit Larsen on the left door making Larsen go into the wall. My opinion Hamlin is a dirty driver.

[@OFWGKTADGD]

Nobody has wrecked more HMS cars than denny. Maybe Mr H needs to make a phone call.

[@kyoto6086]

I was at this race yesterday and I feel that Hamlin undoubtedly made contact there and the crowd agreed. With the day Larson had falling back to 34th at one point and picking his way through the field back to the top he deserved to at least finish in the Top 10

[@chromediesel444]

Glad to hear your thoughts Eric. NASCAR was in no win situation if it went GWC or not. I was there, I never heard that much boo's at Pocono ever in my lifetime. Pocono is one of the tracks that is better off without stage breaks. Yesturday was the most longest 400 mile race at Pocono ever. 3 hours and 21 minutes. Removing stage yellows will flow the race quicker. Hamlin left me sour taste in my mouth the way he raced dirty on Larson. I don't care if he surpassed my driver's (Jeff Gordon) record at Pocono.

[@maureenoconnell2413]

I absolutely cannot stand Denny Hamlin. There’s no doubt he’s a skilled race car driver, but he lacks integrity. What good is it to have the one without the other? What I witnessed yesterday was despicable. The only thing skillful about it was it was he was able to Make contact with Kyle Larson’s car without causing a full blown wreck. He fully understood that he would hit the wall. Then to make matters worse. When he was interviewed about it immediately after getting out of the car he lied about it. So he’s not only a despicable person who lacks integrity he’s a liar. How he can take any credit or joy for winning that race is beyond me. Someday Denny Hamlin’s chickens are going to come home to roost.

[@orendz7740]

Eric, you are spot on in this whole episode. About stage breaks and everything else. I’m sure someone already said this, but my problem with Hamlin is how he cries when someone does something like that to him but yet he will make contact with other drivers and then denies it. Denny lost credibility with fans a while back.

[@jdc516]

I can’t tell you how many times I checked KZbin waiting for your video man. It’s so funny how I just expect it to be there immediately after every race. Been watching you for years now and hope you never stop Eric! Much love

[@tloz171nfs]

I was getting a little worried with no upload. I have little issue with Denny's move, I am way more upset that the caution didnt fly when Preece was at a standstill for ages and they wait until they take the white flag...

[@davids5006]

Yeah I was too, I just posted on his last video asking where are you Eric

[@thatcarguydom266]

NASCAR waited to throw the yellow for the express purpose of ensuring Hamlin won. God forbid somebody wrecked on that backstretch and Preece got caught up in it. NASCAR was reckless with that one.

[@JackerWarriors25]

So Hamlin has now used up Larson to win 2 races this year. Reminds me of when Larson used chase Elliott up twice last year to win 2 races

[@OGSharpshooter317]

*1 Auto Club was 22 laps left. Wasnt for the win.

[@SealegsSam]

I watched it happen live from Truex's in car camera and from that angle Hamlin doors Larson drove him up the track until he hit the wall. Absolutely on purpose.

[@stevevet3652]

For a brief moment, you can see a puff of light blue smoke from Larson's left rear and Hamlin's right rear in the middle of the turn.

[@iceeblueburst03]

Can't believe yesterday was crazy at Pocono with Logano's rage, the shitshow with the Dillon brothers, and the last lap ending with the damn late caution at the end. Oh, can't forget about Hamlin's hypocrisy too. So much embarrassment from yesterday.

[@dbztranks6601]

Last year hamlin used that move to get payback on Chastain and it worked so now he's using it on everyone

[@NASCARFAN93100]

At this point I find it hilarious that Hamlin is having these run ins with the Hendrick guys, Hell even Bubba Wallace & Tyler Reddick who drive for Hamlin's organization 23XI Racing have had run ins with Larson at some point, But Hamlin Vs Larson is The most awkward at this point.

[@DeGroatcollision]

Pocono is sooo underrated! Packed house unbelievable atmosphere on pit road , I had so much fun !!

[@callmejrdn]

we all know that if the roles were reversed, Hamlin would be crying and complaining on his podcast about not getting respect

[@morewedge2359]

You mean exactly what Kyle Larson is doing now?😂

[@TopShelfCards]

They should call it the actions delusional podcast

[@MotorsportsUploader]

I honestly agree with Eric. Kansas was gard to tell. Like Eric said. He was kind of in the wall before Hamlin got to him. Pocono was obvious that he got into him. But Charlotte was unacceptable for Chase. All of these people calling him a cry baby. I wonder what their thinking process is. Right Rear hooks are UNACCEPTABLE. Especially with the doubt of the safety of the car. Golden boy role is something else.

[@gregdavenport5947]

Yeah I'm with you on that, NASCAR thought that Ryan Preece would get his car going and they were trying to finish it under green but the car just never fired back up. Just a byproduct of hard racing

[@aaronwinterfield1254]

I swear the 48 team is cursed. Like something bad always has to happen

[@ironphant]

Ever since bowman enter the 48 is when I left bi g a 48 car fan

[@ZKendall88]

​@ironphant you could just say I rooted for Jimmie and now since he doesn't drive 48 I don't watch

[@xXx3OOOv2]

12 too

[@mattrzewnicki6343]

2 in a row like this for Hamlin at Pocono. Seems like this is becoming the only way he can win there now. They hit. You can see Denny's car hop up and down when they make contact. Classless.

[@DylanEdward97]

The only problem I have with the Hamlin-Larson situation, is Denny (repeatedly now) saying he didn't hit Larson. I think it's pretty obvious he hit him.

[@Mkropp14]

A little late commenting, but it's nice to know my comment might be read anyway! Pocono is my home track (grew up 30 minutes away) and this was my first time back since I went as a kid in 2004 and 2005. This place is having a complete resurgence due to the consolidated date, the improvements at the track, and the outstanding quality of racing here among all 3 series. The fans in this PA/NY/NJ area are already insanely passionate about their teams, and I believe they feel the desire to bring that energy to prove to NASCAR and "haters" that Pocono deserves a date on the Cup schedule, as it could still be taken at any time. With the improvements to the facilities and fan experience, this place should absolutely be a weekend experience for every fan. I have one disagreement. Being there in person, I have to say the Preece no-caution which was going to become an obvious caution once Denny exited the tunnel turn ENRAGED people in attendance. I truly believe if there was one more G-W-C and Denny cleanly held off Truex and others, the booing would have been more subtle. It played out in a way where Denny only had to lead one full green flag lap, and the fans knew it was a really cheap win all-around.

[@22napper31]

That move is actually called the hamlin. Put the leader in the wall to win. I'm not really a fan of retaliation but hamlin deserves it

[@JustGenius2001]

He sure as hell doesn't deserve to win the Cup Series championship.

[@janarookswood4395]

Reminds me of a famous Dale Sr quote " I was just trying to rattle his cage, didn't mean to wreck him" This is the way Nascar should be - rubbing is racing

[@TheBronxBunnyMan]

I was there, I didn't expect my first race to be *that* eventful. First, we booed race control because earlier in the race, it was a caution almost immediately. We booed Hamlin the second time after the race right before his burnout (he got a ton of boos during intros.) Also, being a Trackhouse guy, it really hurt watching Daniel make that turn into the garage.

[@davids5006]

Glad you got to go to the race!

[@xavierjuno4572]

God it's bad enough DS is down on points, but to finish dead last ouch

[@toast2794]

nascar definitely should have called the caution with 2 laps left, but they still didn't know what would happen, so I respect the call. Hamlin has only really won the race because he wrecked Larson, but Hamlin might miss out on a champion ship he should race people with respect not anger.

[@kyleenglandracing701]

Actually had a good view of this from the stands. There was clear contact there you could see it. edit: I went to the media center after the race and Denny had his golf cart pull right up to the door, and Joe Gibbs avoided everyone. They both completely avoided the fans and went out the back entrance to leave. Denny knew there were a lot of angry (and probably drunk) fans who wanted his head. There was a large group of Larson fans waiting there Specifically. Doubt anything would've happened to him had he stopped but he clearly knew to avoid fans just to be safe lol. edit 2: At least in my section, a lot of people were really mad about the finish, and probably more that Hamlin was "gifted" the win due to no yellow, on top of what he had already done to Larson.

[@gojeffgordon24]

I’m very against removing stage breaks at Pocono. That I think is part of what has helped this race I believe. That race in the past got the field super stretched out. I could be wrong, but I would be very worried this race could turn into a great afternoon nap.

[@cadillacjohn1994]

I’ve been saying this since 2021. Hamlin just seems like he’s become a man who just likes to complain when things don’t go his way, and takes out his frustration on others who haven’t done anything to him. Even though the air bubble principle does have to be factored into the Larson crash yesterday, I personally do think that Hamlin did intentionally bump Larson out of the way, and Larson has every right to be upset. Racing is not for the faint of heart, and moving people out of the way is a standard in NASCAR, but Hamlin has been in controversy considering on-track actions for a while now. His actions with Chastain last year were well-deserved on Chastain’s part, but Larson didn’t. He was racing everyone clean, and Hamlin’s move crossed the line on terms of professionalism on the race track. The thing that makes this bad though, is that Hamlin’s sense of professionalism is warped. His attitude and moodiness on and off the track are what will guarantee he’ll never win a championship. He is just a driver who is naturally quick to anger and who is also naturally quick to take out his frustration on others, and never apologizes for it. Just like Robby Gordon used to do whenever he was involved in an incident, he always blames the actions on somebody or something else, and he never takes true responsibility for it. He just deflects the blame off of himself, and cries about it when things don’t go his way. And even worse, when things do go his way, he makes everyone feel even worse about it. That’s what I saw in Larson that day. He felt even worse about it because of how Hamlin handled it post race. That’s not right. I don’t know if NASCAR will fine Hamlin for this, but something needs to be done at JGR to help their drivers to not be such jerks to others on and off the track. First Busch, then Gibbs, now Hamlin. This has to stop. Hamlin should simply apologize, and everyone should move on, but I’m sure he won’t do it, because he never apologizes for anything, and makes himself, his team, and the sport as a whole look bad, and that’s what grinds my gears.

[@coryhoeppner6596]

Whether we decide if the 11 car made contact with the 5 car or not, this is racing. Yes, Denny was aggressive but the same goes for Kyle when he decided not to lift. I love to see the edginess of this new car and how dirty air can disrupt other cars. All of the drivers are aware of this situation. If the roles on this were reversed and Kyle did this to Denny the vast majority would chalk this up as racing. Years ago Dale Sr would have done this and laughed about it.

[@aaronbedi132]

Not throwing the caution right when the spin happened was wild tho

[@boomboylags9236]

I was there man, Jesus Christ those boos were heard over him in the interview. Though the speakers didn’t help since they aren’t the greatest

[@artnascar9748]

I like how Denny talks about he don't race anybody dirty.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crouchk85]

Being a Bowman fan brings once again more pain this week. Best run in forever and nothing to show for it 😭

[@davids5006]

Have to wonder what it would been like to seen a race for the win instead of wrecking

[@justinrosenboom629]

As a Larson fan my main problem with Denny Hamlin is that he doesn’t own up to anything like Larson said he’s always right never wrong. Larson probably would’ve made the same move but I feel like he would own up to some of it. That’s just me though

[@FusionRacing24]

I dont know what to say other than denny has it coming

[@leenewmeyer7269]

Spot on Eric! There’s a difference between racing hard and putting people in difficult positions and putting people into the wall and not giving them an option. That’s the difference between what Kyle does and what Denny continues to do. I don’t understand Hamlin’s actions compared to his words. Actions speak way louder…

[@johnvandeventer8668]

In my opinion, the situation NASCAR was in at the end was a lose lose. If the caution was thrown with two laps to go, we could’ve had God knows how many overtime attempts and it would’ve been really frustrating

[@timechanger9162]

Doesn’t matter Stay consistent. Nascar is consistently inconsistent. Even the commentators didn’t know what was going on

[@sw120]

I agree, but everyone who spun out couldn't get it started again, so one should've been thrown out. Fans would be mad either way, especially with a guy like Denny winning

[@RAID3R63]

It's more frustrating when they end under yellow basically nascar hand picking the winner

[@timechanger9162]

@@sw120when you drive dirty prepare yourself to get booed

[@sw120]

@@timechanger9162 oh I know. But even without the incident with Larson Hamlin would get booed. Not like that, but booed

[@jerbear_yt5931]

The reason why so many people were upset at the race track was because the flagged pulled the yellow out and then put it back and threw the white, it wasn’t about quickness but more about the massive fake out that occurred well before the white.

[@ChampaBayBeast]

That was an awesome race! Glad I actually got to enjoy th AC on the couch and watch a good one. My boy Erik Jones is building some momentum!

[@MLJFireDragon747]

They were half booing NASCAR for not throwing the yellow with the 41. That’s what the crowd and even some Denny fans were on about, “what the hell was that call”

[@beyv1]

Spot on

[@tg426]

Congratulations to Harrison for a top 10 finish! 🏁

[@RyanBird49]

Any other driver probably wouldn't have been booed for that. But when the guy who preaches respect every week keeps doing this it's going to piss people off.

[@Cmc1976]

I was having Sunday race review withdrawals but now that it’s up I can irresistibly and irresponsibly put all of my attention towards Eric’s evaluation and away from work. I already forgot where I was.

[@thomasdawson9562]

My favorite quote was :"he's still my friend but he races me like an asshole" Kyle needs to return the favor to show that he won't always take it.

[@longracing25]

agree totally💯. Denny has said many times " too many aggressive drivers,..wrecking everybody". Cant Stand Denny, Gibbs, or Toys. The crowd loved the caution hit by Kyle. Kyle said,...he's gonna race him different. 👍👍👍

[@tonyaudas6248]

Most are probably more upset they waited so long to throw the yellow for the 41 who stopped on track yet bell spun didn't hit anything didn't even stop and they threw the yellow immediately.

[@beyv1]

That's the truth!

[@josiah7468]

A day late and i was STARING at my notifications waiting for this review ❤

[@andyharman3022]

Larson owes Hamlin a trip into the wall. Hamlin is looking like the real-life version of Chick Hicks. NASCAR did the right thing for throwing the caution on the last lap when Preece couldn't get going. The way drivers fan out coming out of turn 3 driving for the checker, that could have been an ugly scene. I've always liked NASCAR at Pocono, the grandstand was filled, the road into the track was packed, and the crowd looked like an old-school, enthusiastic NASCAR crowd.

[@bonvct]

I was WAITING to hear your comments on this.

[@JSkitt]

I really respect Larson for how he handled the interview. Even at his angriest, he still manages to take it professionally.

[@Irolnella]

I'd rather see that caution ending than a called rain ending. We've had enough of those.

[@Knifeaddictdillon]

I bet Rick Hendrick is real happy Hamlin took out 2 of his cars today. Even though he didn't touch Bowman he wouldn't have hit the wall if Hamlin hadn't got that close

[@deliriouswhome1]

I think you should wait a day every week to do the recap.. this was spot on, Didn't seem rushed and I thought you made your points very well.

[@bt1878]

No problem with what Denny did However, he races people the way he doesn't want them to race him. That's what the problem is

[@patrickobrien6106]

I was at the track, and I can confidently say the booing was an unpopular driver winning in an unpopular scenario where the flagman pulled out the caution, put it back, and then waved the white flag once Denny crossed the finish line. This was where the vast amount of boos were.

[@MeowtainDew]

Come on Eric, regardless of how fair the shove was Denny absolutely did not "end Kyle's day". Kyle didn't DNF, his day finished with the yellow just like Denny. If you are as old school as you say remember Tony Stewart's angry years, Robby Gordon's antics, or Earnhardt vs DW. It was a dirty move yes but arguably the most old school Denny has been in years.

[@OrdinaryDude]

Dillon. Same thing. That was just as much his fault, but not in his mind. The silver spoon must be in the way of his vision.

[@michealhancho1816]

Joey has my new favorite in car clip with “Stupid sum bitches” I never thought someone could top chase Elliot’s “gd Mferrr”

[@MasterSnake]

Was definitely a crazy race lol

[@AJMartorano]

16:21 erics pure shock at an almirola top 10

[@Joshadamwyo]

I’ve said it before and it still is true for me after this, I hate this new era of if you can’t pass em rough em up. Don’t care who does it, I don’t like seeing it especially with the same people consistently

[@bighand1530]

It’s not just a Denny Hamlin thing.

[@M_Rasmussen58]

Didn't mind the delayed broadcast at all. I knew we would get one. You've spoiled us. I don't pay much attention to NASCAR's post race news anymore.

[@graham2661]

This is so great for NASCAR. Love it or hate it, “Denny” was the top trending word on Twitter last night

[@vw8886]

I bet the second was "dipshit"

[@maxlenn4071]

Was At The Race The Boos were a 50/50 Split Between NASCAR Race Control And The Reaction Of Hamlin Winning

[@LennyisFast]

I went to Pocono for the first time this weekend and it was epic!

[@davidjenkins899]

Yeah some people call it racing, but what confuses me is is Hamlin preaching no respect any more. I think you get what you give. One little wreck in the playoffs can cost you everything. He doesn’t have one car against him, he has many more. Funny how he says he didn’t touch him but video shows it clearly. It will work itself out.

[@kimberlymoran3861]

As someone that was in the stands, the boos (at least in the section I was in) was more like 50-60% for them not throwing the caution immediately to set up the g-w-c. It was a consistency issue. They were trigger happy on every other caution EXCEPT the last spin. A G-W-C would have been an absolute disaster from a wreck potential perspective, but we in the stands felt cheated by the under yellow finish.

[@acedelta12]

"They effectively waited a whole lap after Harvick's car caught fire to actually throw the caution." -EllyProductions49

[@Azrael138]

I'm really thankful for your channel and commentary. I started following the sport a few months ago and you are great at explaining situations with more context. Thanks for that.

[@SD-ks2gu]

Denny better watch who he's racing around in the playoffs if chase and Alex doesn't make the chase it won't matter to Kyle then

[@emorymoore553]

I actually work for the company that sponsored Hamlin yesterday but I am a Hendrick fan through and through. When I saw that move Hamlin did on Larson, I flat out did not want to go to work because I knew everyone was going to be happy that the company sponsored car won. Hamlin has always raced like this and that will never change. Doesn’t mean I have to like it