Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson frequently collide on the race track. The first NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa turned out to be a disaster for the reigning champion of 2021. Despite his impressive victory at Sonoma Raceway the previous week, the No:5 HMS Chevy driver had the unfortunate distinction of being the last driver to cross the finish line at the Iowa Corn 350.
During the race, Hamlin was involved in two incidents that ruined his night. The first incident occurred during the second stage, when he was hit by Joe Gibbs Racing while being overtaken by the HMS driver. The second incident occurred shortly after Larson’s stage win, resulting in a crash.
A major collision between Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin occurred during the #IowaCorn350! Both drivers managed to keep racing for now…
Larson was understandably frustrated with Hamlin for the incident in the second stage. The No:11 Toyota Camry driver addressed the situation and admitted that it was his own mistake that caused the crash. He accelerated too early and ended up hitting the rear of the HMS Chevy. Fortunately, it did not result in a serious accident.
Larson stated that he did not believe that Hamlin’s contact, which pushed him up the track, was intentional. Hamlin also confirmed that it was accidental. Here’s what they had to say about the incident after the race in Iowa:
In his post-race interview, Kyle Larson expressed his disappointment with how things unfolded. He acknowledged that he did not believe his friend had any malicious intent, but admitted to feeling frustrated with the situation.
Both Larson and Hamlin, who are competing for the regular season championship, had a tough day in Iowa. Chase Elliott, the driver of the No:9 HMS Chevy, capitalized on their misfortune and secured the top spot in the points standings with his third-place finish.
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