What Happened? Denny Hamlin Was Just Short of Victory at NASCAR Pocono Race

Denny Hamlin shares insights on his recent race at Pocono and the intricacies of pit road. The discussion with his co-host Jared Allen also highlights:
• Birthday celebrations and how drivers unwind
• Kyle Busch's current struggles and the playoff picture
• The importance of strategy in upcoming races, especially at challenging tracks like Indy and Darlington
• The crucial role of controlling what you can in racing
• Recent crew chief changes in the NASCAR Cup Series
Denny also applauds the investment and improvement of smaller teams such as Spire Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports. Additionally, they address the recent fine given to Bubba Wallace for his on-track altercation and praise the NBC broadcast team for their top-notch coverage and analysis.
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Chapters:
12:20 : Restarts and Teammates
16:00 - Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch
20:00 - Can Kyle Busch Turn Things Around?
27:10 - Playoff Bubble
34:00 - Indy Preview
38:30 - Section 7 on Pit Road
53:30 - Spire Hires Rodney Childers
57:00 - Noah Gragson to Front Row
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[@desed4578]

Everyone's parents used to save candles year to year. Especially people who are close to 40 or over know what iam talking about...😂😂

[@user-yu5xu2sy9s]

Mom used to use the 2 number inside down for a 5

[@oneleggreg2958]

My mom reused candles and she had four boys 😂

[@Zombified2012]

Yup... even today I save them... and I have no idea why lol

[@kyleholmes2472]

32, I remember a few families that used to do that

[@adamprovost9946]

My mom still has the candles 43 years later.

[@vmillerphoto]

I'm a sports photographer that covers 125 events a year. I watch zero ball sports. But, I love keeping up with Nascar. I used to race sailplanes and there is so much cross over. Two to five hours in the cockpit, keeping your mistakes to a minimum, flying efficiently, having a well prepped plane, never spending too much time getting gas (thermalling), the course changing by the minute...even the bugs on the wings equal tire fall off. There are the short game and long game pilots. The ones that fly by the seat of their pants and the analytical ones. I enjoy seeing the parallels between the sports. This is my favorite show of the few that I watch each week. The insight from Denny feeds my enjoyment of car racing. Happy Birthday Jared!

[@PinWave1]

awesome

[@ActionsDetrimental]

Your experience in sailplane racing sounds incredible! How costly is that type of racing? Thank you for watching! We appreciate the support.

[@vmillerphoto]

​@@ActionsDetrimental$50-100k

[@shookyhc]

Dirty Mo Media podcasts are much better than the races themselves. Without these podcasts each week to create interest, I wouldn't watch the races. Thanks Denny. Wasn't a fan, but I have become one. I respect that you don't have a filter on your mouth. It's nice to get a true perspective from one of the top drivers in the sport.

[@ActionsDetrimental]

@shookyhc We always knew Denny’s unfiltered mouth would come in handy one day. Thanks for tuning in!

[@olig89]

My weekly routine is watching the extended highlights Monday morning (EU), then listen to Denny, and sometimes DBC to fill in any missing context

[@smarleyjoe3569]

Denny you didnt "Beat my favorite driver" this time LOL. Great Pod Cast again as always!!!!!

[@taylorthegoat1478]

He didn't beat Blaney fans this week, but he beat everyone else's tho

[@thomaskrebs8110]

Denny, when I am back in Atlanta in September, I will cheer for you. You will probably not be able to hear me over the boo's but I will be there and cheering. I promise!

[@ActionsDetrimental]

@thomaskrebs8110 That’s the spirit! Keep the cheering at volume 11 and maybe you’ll drown out the boos.

[@chrisdadigger1018]

Denny Hamlin is the best ever at pocono. If you don’t get through any one of the corners well you will pay price down those long straits

[@adamprovost9946]

Love, Love, Love this podcast! Make NASCAR 101 an actual segment. Are you going to keep going in 2025?

[@DaltonLong-hg1ru]

Another great Episode!! Also his interview with Kenny was awesome!! The segment with Molly was just adorable with Kenny.. another very informative episode

[@davids5006]

3 of the 4 JGR cars have had engine issues, gotta worry you some

[@christaylor6600]

picking denny to pull it off this year ….

[@bighand1530]

This is as good of a year as any.

[@JGR4LIFE20]

Same if Truex can’t do it I’m all in for Denny

[@darrinphelps3217]

NBCs social media does great with INDYCAR and they put a pit strategy graphic out with the windows and even an alternate window and what percentage they have to win on those. I’m a fan I wish they had that for NASCAR too

[@NASCARCUP22FAN]

Another good show fellas 👏🏻

[@ActionsDetrimental]

Much appreciated

[@Romee_rome]

Good race. Good race. Good showing.

[@JJj-sb5pz]

Happy birthday, J.

[@petester420]

Denny as this is my first season watching any Nascar races, I have to say you do an amazing job at describing what the drivers are thinking during these high paced situations. I myself can visualize and piece together what you’re saying and it has made me an even bigger fan since I feel i’m able to understand why cars do certain things either mechanically or bc the driver had a certain idea in mind. Thanks for this podcast and good luck at Indy!!

[@ActionsDetrimental]

Wow, thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@TheTheratfarmer]

I don't have time right now, but I will watch this later. I believe Denny can win the 24 Cup Championship.

[@bighand1530]

Maybe Denny Hamlin will be this generation’s Bobby Allison.

[@EndlessFlame1]

​@@bighand1530 I really hope so

[@bighand1530]

@@EndlessFlame1 I hear ya.

[@alainyyuliet8030]

Not worth

[@hagerdhotrodz]

1:37 My parents did the same thing! I think I had the same set of candles my entire childhood. 😂

[@mntlblok]

Why is that the first I've ever heard about the variance in NASCAR's rate of speed measurements in different sections of pit road? Looks like it woulda been a fine subject to cover during one of those rain delays. 🙂 Fascinating stuff. Thanks, Denny!

[@i.c.deadpeople1453]

Denny you and jared grow on me every week. Im die hard Hendrick grew up in concord nc go 9!!!. Anyways i truly feel like its your year Denny you deserve it man. Massive talent just bad luck. I wont be mad to see you win

[@user-xy1eg3tj8h]

Go 9??? You new to the sport? 😆

[@user-xy1eg3tj8h]

@@i.c.deadpeople1453 😂

[@i.c.deadpeople1453]

@@user-xy1eg3tj8h 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 all In good fun

[@i.c.deadpeople1453]

@user-xy1eg3tj8h my bad brother came off aggressive as hell. I grew up watching this shit though.

[@user-xy1eg3tj8h]

@@i.c.deadpeople1453 No prob. No shame in being new, when I started watching Nascar 5 years ago I was a Chase fan too, when I got to know the sport more, I became an 11 fan. It's just common acceptance among Nascar fans that most newbies are no.9 fans when they start.

[@drumsofberk]

Guys you're one minute off of being at 1 hour 11 minutes and 11 seconds for the episode length

[@ActionsDetrimental]

We’ll try to do better next time. A11 IN!

[@lish-carachjeff]

Red vest 311, Jared - happy 30th birthday, we like you 3000x more now that you have added that Lamb of God sticker to the laptop. Fuckin right man 🤘 Also great race Denny, we were at the race and it was an awesome weekend!

[@lawnmanmartinfan7909]

I wish you won . Happy birthday

[@seanmccabe7021]

Go 12!

[@taylorbertrim7625]

I'm coming down from Canada for Richmond! Excited you guys are using option tires, going to be so much fun! Hopefully catch you in the infield bro

[@djnewsome1911]

Thanks for finishing 2nd gave me some fantasy points lol but I can only use Denny 1 more time. #11 is my driver and has been for years it’s hard to bet against him. Loving this season so far much more aggressive and have been saying he needs to be more aggressive for some time. Great job Denny keep it up

[@gold98gtp]

I agree on the broadcast, very informative and entertaining. And I think Rodney will better handle Corey than the current chief

[@kaylaodell2284]

Looking forward to seeing you race next weekend at IMS!!!

[@Cutbait_]

Love the CField shoutout. I thought I heard rumors south side was already getting brought back though?

[@chrisforbes3977]

Im a 48 year old Virginian and my mother did the exact same thing with the birthday candles lol

[@midwesttrainchasers8587]

Jared looks like a white michael Strahan

[@midwesttrainchasers8587]

Happy birthday btw 😂

[@ActionsDetrimental]

😂

[@High-Side-Broadcasting]

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[@jagmodyoutube4264]

We really have all the goats like Timmy hill coming back

[@Nnubbs]

Love this pod but it NEEDS timestamps

[@salmenda]

Keep up the good racing champ

[@ActionsDetrimental]

Always

[@shaewashburn2878]

Birthday parties use to be cake and hot dogs. The best time.

[@RB-vf7nq]

Denny hamlin is Dan marino of our time

[@stevena55]

It probably wont get the attention that Bell did because Denny did better at moving on, but he 100% confirmed that Custer will be driving the team Haas car next year.

[@JJj-sb5pz]

When are the 23XI Jordan shoe collaborations coming?

[@petester420]

BLANEYYY W ANOTHAAAA

[@mikejacobs7128]

Nice talk about LaJoie. He crashes into EVERY thing.

[@black82f100]

My MOM did the same thing Denny😅

[@mntlblok]

What's your hdcp index these days, Denny?

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

Denny, I picked you to win and since I was working, I got home to see that Blaney had pulled it out. Corey's move on Kyle was a complete take out, period, despite what NASCAR says. He turned him and I feel bad for Kyle. He can't catch a break. It seems that #8 is cursed, so, I think it belongs back with Dale Jr. Us Caitlin Clark Fans will get to see the #4 Josh Berry Ford with her on the hood at Indianapolis, which is a surprise. Bubba probably will be mad about the Indiana Fever WNBA frontrunner for ROTY on a Cup Car and not Angel Reese. But, maybe he can get her on his hood this year.

[@shane.dwight]

kyle busch will win at indy

[@BeingKyleBusch18]

He doesn't know it, but denny just jinxed kyle busch in his favor. He's going to win one this year now

[@angie_Ninja916]

Everyone I know saves the candles

[@RedBeardedJoe]

With what Denny Said about Candles my Mema would put Candles on there get everyone to sing Happy Birthday then just takes them out and puts them back in the same Box everytime never to be used unless you hit 40 then it will be lordy lordy look whos 40 with a 2 Candles being 4 and 0

[@user-cq5gb4dm4d]

And if had multiple kids in family even more frugal(5 birthdays a year at our house)Parents cakes only got 1 /maybe 2 candles.Once you hit about 8-10 your cakes went to that deal also😂

[@larryyoung1621]

Nice run at Pocono you must have got rid of the puppy😂

[@pjyurick11-19]

Darlington - throw back to your rookie season paint scheme, Fed Ex Express, you’ll be in victory lane

[@williamlong2360]

Denny and MJ needs to replace Bubba with Kyle Busch and then they will get 🏆 wins with that car Bubba will never change that is one of the fastest cars on the track every week Kyle is only 39 years old that means at least 24 more wins for Denny and MJ or more

[@mariosandoval2794]

You get rated before they actually get the tip. So they don't know you tipped them, and they're rating you already.

[@phillycheese933]

After such a lengthy career, different cars, and different formats, all on a major team with major sponsors and no Cup championship. Seems weird. Very few drivers have had a better opportunity.

[@JGR4LIFE20]

Maybe we wait until like 2030 or something to have a brand new car for racing at Indy. Now we have to go through another decade of poor racing and empty seats.

[@TK19928]

Denny, I need them shoes in size 9 think MJ & you could hook me up? I’m so serious 🤙🏻

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I think everybody’s mother reuses the candles. It’s just what you did back then. It’s just not hard to rinse icing off of wax

[@kevinkennedy661]

why throw out good candles

[@scottyzahirniak3661]

I got a pic of mr 311

[@ykdavid]

A good rule change would be having the winner of the stage lead the following restart. Currently you gotta choose between a playoff point or possibly taking yourself out of a chance to win the race. The stages especially feel worthless when some guy running 5th wins it because he didn't short pit. Make the stages matter! If you get a playoff point and the lead back after pitstops, people will fight for them.

[@jonhebb3185]

I guess you got what you wanted

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I think we should have stayed with road-course than Indy oval. Sounds like it’s going to be a snooze fest.

[@atinwoodsman]

Kyle has gotten even worse since cutting Andy loose

[@larryhobbs8769]

LaJoie as a driver is a field filler at best. There equipment is better than the driver

[@elliotporterfield6921]

A birthday party doesn't gotta be a blowout, and besides you are a multi millionaire, so spend a hundred bucks on your girls, wtf Denny. They are kids once.

[@DavidKnisley-sj9xi]

You sir are not wining a lot of races persay I will say your in a position to win a lot of races because your heart ain't in like 2010 you don't it's a burden to you now u prob deep down hate owning a team but because you care what people will say u keep on trugging a long half hearted hope you grow some balls and finally actually enjoy your life instead of all the fear and stress from the pressures that come with employing a less than average driver who prob costs you so much money but againg u dont wanma. Be called the r word live for God not men

[@Christen80]

I think it is strange not to save candles. Today's generation are so incredibly wasteful and degenerates. 🙄 On another note... #A11IN #AIRSPEED #11

[@mc-qx6ue]

You keep losing to my favorite driver p.s. my favorite driver is anyone but you

[@fred-ts9pb]

I suspect he beat your real favorite driver. Haters will be haters. Ford fan here, but if anyone else had won as long as it wasn't a hendrick driver, and I don't hate them, I would be Ok including Danny. When Ford doesn't win I pull for the Toyotas.

[@fred-ts9pb]

Oh, old hot rodder here. I love all the old muscle cars, all brands and I drive a 95 Tahoe and toyotas, but still have my first car bought in 1975, a 68 Mustang fastback with a 351 Cleveland Boss I built myself.

[@dangelj316]

Boring episode! Dumb questions.