When Denny Hamlin Was an ABSOLUTE Weapon

After Pocono when Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson made contact, former Cup Series teammate Kyle Busch reminded the NASCAR world of a similar 13 years ago in the All Star Race. The night that Denny Hamlin was an absolute weapon.
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[@clemsonfan1099]

Taking a moment to appreciate the horsepower

[@robertdoyle8785]

This is so much better than any racing we've seen since 2018

[@johnthiessen3223]

Go Tigers

[@johnstottlemyer7164]

those were the best cars

[@scotthaines1860]

A fricking men to this comment

[@matthewsouthwick5823]

I miss the scream these engines had

[@sonny_njr]

Kinda funny how Denny did this much damage without even touching anyone.

[@clintchiao]

"Kinda funny how Denny did this much damage without even touching anyone." Thank you ~~it just so true .

[@aaronflores21af]

Take skill to crash out people without touching them

[@Jodokesr-wn7oi]

He hits plenty every time he can't pass clean. Then bitches when they hit back. See larson or elliott reruns. Classic case of pelican beak and humming bird ass...

[@Railroadracer49]

Man i miss when the all star race actually meant something 😢

[@schizoidforjesus]

Kyle's rage went down as one of the greatest snippets of radio in the history of the sport

[@keisonfelix]

Man I love that guy he's the absolute best 😂

[@aldouscoroza]

Ah the 2010 All Star Race, He Put him in the Wall

[@Tunda2]

This just made me miss the speed channel

[@auburnltl7452]

To quote Ted Knight from Caddyshack, THE MANS A MENACE!

[@angus4202]

most people forget how much of a STUD hamilin was in 2006 dude won the bud shootout and then went on an absolute tear making the chase and had the playoff format been in place he would have won the championship in his rookie season

[@Amkski]

But it wasn't because that format is dumb as hell.

[@sethsisneros6630]

Nah he would've been parked for his antics especially with his teammates that year. You don't beat the roster they had on a few wins anyway. Just understand and come to terms that denny will go into the hall of fame as NASCARs greatest ever "almost champion"

[@scotthaines1860]

if Winston cup he wouldn't have won anyway

[@Roadhouse1997]

Actually friend jimmie johnson would still have won the championship. Hamlin would have been 5th 433 points out instead of 3rd and 68 points out.

[@thetechfromheaven]

Denny will never win a championship😂

[@LessGo7921]

As a Kurt fan, that 2010 Charlotte weekend was one of the best weekends of my life 😂

[@KellieLeigh48]

He still is...

[@Mickschumacher4life]

Not really

[@mitchsmith7472]

He never was lol

[@BrianIsTheGOAT594]

I agree.

[@botslike5720]

Chase elliot is more of a weapon

[@tylerhernandez5234]

He's just a hack and a hypocrite

[@corduroycal]

Calling the 00 the franchise is always a good move

[@goblin11c95]

i dont get the refence

[@dadbodii]

Someone please explain

[@SerperiorGenerations]

⁠it was his joke nickname from his time at MWR

[@ashketchumsdad]

​@@dadbodiiit was actually a very accurate nickname. Early in the MWR days Reuti was the sole bright spot, even holding his own in a couple races his rookie season. He was the biggest reason, driver wise that the team was able to grow. Eventually winning the rain shortened Coke 600. Which after 2007, the entire world would have laughed at the idea that MWR would ever see victory lane. Then a year later he flat out won Chicago. A down year and a renewed MWR unfortunately caused him to leave. kind of a shame, solid driver

[@LessGo7921]

@@ashketchumsdadHe won Charlotte in 09 not 08 btw

[@vg452]

Dennis the Menace. (And yes, Dennis is part of his real name)

[@zaymclovin4178]

James Dennis Alan Hamlin… lol I’m surprised no one called him Jimmy Hamlin in his early days

[@atriller]

@@zaymclovin4178Chris Gabehart, his crew chief, calls him James a lottttttt

[@zaymclovin4178]

@@atrilleralrighttt James

[@hectorrubiojr2071]

Or Alan Hamlin

[@bighand1530]

Surprised he hasn’t had the nickname “Dennis the Menace” at this point.

[@DEIFAN]

Funny how that guy waving the flag will be owning 2 cup cars

[@StreamwoodExplorer]

Never stopped being a weapon.

[@gsstopmotions]

Funny how that MJ was waving the green flag on Hamlin’s worst night…

[@limprooster3253]

He was just nervous because he knew his crush was watching

[@gsstopmotions]

what

[@masoneveridge4078]

I think he's talking about Hamlin having a crush on Jordan but still W h a t

[@stevenlorcher-bond6897]

Why is he calling David ruetaman “the franchise”???

[@FlyinBlaney]

Why’d you call David Reutimann “the franchise”? Lol

[@limprooster3253]

Was his nickname back in the day. He called himself the franchise as a joke to MW when the Carolina Panthers franchise tagged Julius Peppers and it just stuck

[@brooksseverson9452]

The thing with Denny Hamlin is he’s going to dare you to put your car into an non advantageous position, then he’s keen enough to manipulate the air off his car to impact yours because he understands how to it. Is it aggressive? Not one bit. Is it dirty? Nope. Is it a popular way to race? Also no

[@minnesotarailfan11]

Denny Hamlin for the win baby yEEEAHH

[@justingingras5426]

Denny is an enigma. I haven't had a driver I truly support since Keselowski left Penske (although I still believe in his talent). I think Denny has been one of the most talented drivers since he took over that 11 car, but has the biggest ego to go with it. I'd love to see him break through and win a championship, but his shenanigans and run-ins will only continue to suppress his full potential.

[@limprooster3253]

What kills him on championships is he ALWAYS chokes in big moments. He basically only wins if he has a dominant car. If he has to actually race someone for the win, Denny either wrecks them or gives it away

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Oh he put a block and- He put him in the wall! HE PUT HIM IN THE WALL!

[@hutrod7721]

Just like now he would say "I didn't touch them" to justify his actions.

[@P8nda]

My question is, how would this race make Denny Hamlin an "ABSOLOUTE Weapon"? All of these incidents just look like racing incidents to me, especially considering there's a million bucks on the line.

[@fuzeevasion]

Common Larson fans now a day blame Denny for everything... Jimmie gets to low and hits the apron with 5 feet between the cars... Nope denny got out mid race and turned the 48s steering wheel.. Got my gf pregnant that damn Denny Hamlin forced me in there and wouldn't let me back out

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

My first All-Star Race!

[@maxwellnumbertwelve]

"buggity" "BUGGITY" "BUGGIT WE RACING FOR A MILLION DOLLARS"

[@bretzky9261]

First restart crash was on Logano not Hamlin.

[@DumpedClutch]

Hamlin is driving like Dale this season

[@bighand1530]

Though I don’t see him winning a championship still.

[@86sVideoDump]

Hell yeah he is

[@bighand1530]

@@86sVideoDump Denny Hamlin May drive like Dale. But I don’t see him winning a championship like Dale.

[@theuncancelable]

​@@bighand1530 living in your head rent free

[@spring_shadow]

@@bighand1530 its not like Dale had to deal with playoffs so I doubt anyone can win a championship like that anymore 😂

[@christopherroth6723]

Wait, what did you call Reutimann😂?

[@irarobinson1031]

Franchise🤣🤣🤣

[@tannerwilburn9203]

@@irarobinson1031that was actually what Michel waltrip was calling him back in 2009 - 10

[@kelsimorrison5386]

I subscribed to your channel

[@goon121]

“when denny hamlin was an absolute WEAPON” denny: spun tires on a restart, made a block and squeezed with 2 to go wowwwww man he sure was evil

[@merety91]

Honestly isn’t a good example except for what he said at the end. The all star race is a balls to the wall do what you must because its an exhibition race for a million dollars, everyone is pushing hard

[@geesesoap70]

What a car Kurt had that night

[@rodneyrhonemus3197]

@17:22 THIS QUOTE SAYS IT ALL. EXCEPT HE MEANS, IM GONNA BLOCK.

[@stormkelleh]

Hamlin is a weapon behind the wheel and I don’t mean that complimentary

[@theuncancelable]

Keep crying

[@MCHATTENBROS78]

Do one called every time Danny Hamlin was a weopen

[@lynnpaul6808]

Nothing like putting this on to cause more trouble with fans. It was 13 years ago.

[@BwInNewJersey]

False advertising. Its not any drivers job to race to others expectations.

[@peytonlogan4214]

Notice how both Kyles got effected by the same move by Denny

[@TimothyWenger]

Stage racing before stage racing was a thing

[@mikeup7517]

I don't see your point.

[@CoolCat_24x]

It’s very rare that a video from the NASCAR community actually pisses me off, but I feel like the way you titled this video and how you went after Denny specifically is such an obvious plot to capitalize in light of his current reputation. My problem with this is that there are plenty of examples of drivers having much dirtier races… I see nothing in this video that even comes close to justifying the title. I mean I don’t feel like picking apart every single incident he was in from this race, but to call him a “ABSOLUTE Weapon” is just not accurate. Every incident he was “Involved in” was not egregiously his fault, and yet you try to make it seem that way. To me the whole thing just seems like clickbait

[@SirWalrusCauliflower]

Goofy as hell dude. I enjoyed the recap but spinning your tires on a restart and staying on a guy's door does not make you a weapon. Block was aggressive but it's the All Star race. Incredibly normal night with one big block. Calling it a nightmare race is so bizarre, this is obviously an attempt to capitalize on the recent Hamlin controversies. Still, fun race and fun recap except for the reaching.

[@blakewheeler7066]

Over 900 horsepower... wish nascar would take the tapered spacer off

[@hfkkamhuay]

any other driver does this stuff and it's "hard racing" and "good for the sport", but Hamlin does it and gets killed online for it

[@allencapps4622]

Because when it happens to him he cries like the btch he is. I'm glad that pos doesn't have a cup and I hope he never does. FDH

[@limprooster3253]

It's hard racing when Kyle Larson does it. Every other driver gets killed for it. Chastain has never gotten the benefit of the doubt. Joey Logano always gets a jaundiced eye. Brad Keselowski cleaned up his act like 5 years ago and he's still "Bad Brad.". It's literally just Kyle Larson that they excuse it

[@theuncancelable]

Hendrick fans in a nutshell

[@Jodokesr-wn7oi]

Still IS!!!

[@chloe-stephlis6281]

Anyone wonder where FedEx is? They’re been MIA on his car for some time now.

[@theLongPigChef]

He can always be depended on for a win in a season.

[@EC35-80]

Why are you calling Reutimann "The Franchise" lol

[@EC35-80]

@countryboy_christianr OK. Never heard anyone call him that before so I was confused lol

[@darthhull85]

This video should be over before I can read the title

[@JJA1987]

Still is a weapon.

[@SleepyOddish]

I'm surprised the 00 was running in the top 10 that race.

[@pangaea6united]

Had Denny been with his team longer than every other active driver?

[@limprooster3253]

Probably since Gordon retired

[@Dupontman627]

​@@limprooster3253Petty drove the 43 for over 30 years

[@limprooster3253]

@@Dupontman627 Yeah and he hasn't been an ACTIVE driver since 1992... I think you missed the point

[@Dupontman627]

@@limprooster3253 Kyle Busch in the 18 (15 years) Kevin Harvick in the 29 (13) Brad Keselowski in the 2 (11) Jimmie Johnson in the 48 (19 because of his part time runs in the 84 this year)

[@limprooster3253]

@@Dupontman627 None of those guys are still with those teams. Please read the original question. OP wants to know what active driver has been with their current team longest. That is most likely Denny Hamlin, as he took over the 11 in 06 or 07. I'm saying Denny has held that title since Jeff Gordon retired from the 24 car

[@robertbean66]

Liar Liar Denny’s pant were on 🔥 Denny the dirty racer. And he’d still do the same thing today

[@AlanNadeauIII]

Who do you keep referring to as "the franchise"?

[@AlanNadeauIII]

@countryboy_christianr Gotcha

[@tamezzodiac2862]

Literally funny that Michael Jordan was the starter of this race.

[@Roggie249]

When? he still is

[@tylerlogan8844]

11:10 you can't check up a lane that you're not in. Kyle spun his tires too and that's what caused the check up on the inside. Nice job trying to create a narrative though.

[@papadragon695]

Why do you keep calling the 00 the Franchise???

[@marcjohnson2470]

Hamlin is not a weapon. He raced aggressive for the money.

[@mikel.4885]

Hamlins always been a dirty driver....its a good race when hamlin ends up in the wall

[@jordangarber9803]

The franchise???

[@BrianIsTheGOAT594]

He still is, 10 years later.

[@JohnClark03]

Should just name this video “Hamlin haters…post your whiny ass comments here”.

[@andrewschwenke720]

Meanwhile joey logano and brad keselowski are hooking people in this era

[@chrismorrison9728]

Why are you calling David ruitemann the franchise. I feel like I'm missing something

[@Dupontman627]

Kyle Busch is a 2 time champion 😂😅

[@huntersmith6995]

why are you calling david reutimann the franchise?

[@jamiethornton6101]

LOL, if you guys think the contact with Hamlin and Larson was awful, I'm glad you guys didn't watch racing in the 80's. When we had a saying. Trading Paint. OR as Dale Earnhardt and DW called it, moving you out of the way. I watch Earnhardt myself drive right through Labonte twice at Bristol and leave his car junk. This generation of NASCAR fans are so weak, they all need to take up F1 racing. It's why viewership keeps dropping in NASCAR.

[@olfacuts4088]

Dennys the kind of kid who wanted the clear blue N64 and shut down Christmas when his parents got him the regular N64.

[@audiedunn3579]

😯

[@audiedunn3579]

Wow déjà vu

[@jacknielsen264]

This vid is wild. Complaining about Denny pushin on a restart? Denny stacking up the line hes not in? "OHH NOOO HE THREW A BLOCK HES NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT!!!" Your Bias is showing, bro

[@hunterwade9030]

The hate Denny gets is so funny just a bunch of bums jealous

[@DragonStar524]

I think Denny is just tired of trying so hard and falling so short in the series for the past five years. He comes so close to the championship and it just slips away in the last race.

[@limprooster3253]

But it's not like he gets screwed though. Look at all of the races he restarts with the lead and loses. Usually he overdrives his car and gives the lead away. Like you'd have a point if he kept getting run over or screwed out of wins, but you can't drive like a tool because you always choke on big moments

[@GrantRustin]

Good ole Harvey dent

[@kevinlittrell3407]

Man I miss how those COT cars sounded

[@jameslong7749]

Wtf is "The Franchise"

[@UndyingSilentm]

Yea this a bit of a reach my guy, comparing this with what chasstain was doing last year is an insane take. The title of this video is very click bait

[@kruwuse]

still the greatest of all-time.

[@NascarGaming2]

Nah it’s Jimmie

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Who Denny?? LMAO

[@threepea1151]

@@NascarGaming2Jimmie isn’t even top 3

[@NascarGaming2]

@@threepea1151 ok then tell me who your top 3 is

[@bighand1530]

Denny Hamlin isn’t gonna get a championship

[@gtpyak]

Lol so basically you think he's a weapon for not touching anyone 😂😂😂😂 you guys are crazy

[@alexcasares7401]

Who's the Hack now, Hamlin?

[@HTV315]

Been a nascar driver since 2005 and hasn’t won anything of NOTE

[@1888Wyatt]

3 Daytona 500s and a coke 600 clearly aren’t of note. Got it

[@sonnydog830]

​@@1888Wyatt can't forget 3 Southern 500s.

[@avgeekviggi8360]

Haha salty his spolied Hendrick bitches get slapped in the wall

[@bobbijoraffin4890]

@@sonnydog830and 7 Pocono wins

[@gsstopmotions]

I’m not a fan of him, but this is just a baaaaad take

[@mynameisphi-2v49x]

was?

[@juanertizer]

Earnhardt style crash racing. Forza players would be proud

[@kbrown1350]

Hamlin (like many others) has always been a dirty racer; but the problem I have always had with him is that he pretends to always be the victim. This is why Hamlin will never win a championship.

[@andrewbostian2328]

You didn't accomplish anything in this vid 😂

[@jdski8926]

Looks like denny "clown" Hamill hasn't change his ways

[@jaredchampagne2752]

Most people don’t realize that the ONLY way Hamlin ever wins anything, is if he egregiously wrecks out his competition with dirty moves. This is why he’s never won a championship and WILL NEVER win a championship…