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Denny Hamlin’s Push for Superspeedway Reform: Will NASCAR Finally Listen Amidst Antitrust Lawsuit Controversy?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 23, 2025
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Denny Hamlin’s Push for Superspeedway Reform: Will NASCAR Finally Listen Amidst Antitrust Lawsuit Controversy?

Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In the high-throttle world of NASCAR racing, Denny Hamlin’s cries for reform echo unanswered. The skilled driver, who has battled the chaotic unpredictability of Daytona and Talladega more times than he cares to count, continues to be blindsided by the randomness of superspeedway racing.

Let’s recall the 2021 Daytona 500. Hamlin was in his element, leading the pack for 98 laps and eyeing a fourth win until an untimely pit scramble trapped him amid traffic. The race ended with a last-lap wreck behind Michael McDowell, leaving Hamlin to bear the disappointment of a fifth-place finish.

The following year was no different. A shove from Brad Keselowski on lap 63 sent Harrison Burton spinning, and Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 car was caught in the ensuing “Big One.” In Talladega ’22 and Daytona ’23, late-race incidents once again thwarted Hamlin’s chances of victory. Unpredictability, more than lack of skill, is the recurring villain in Hamlin’s racing story. His frustrations with the quality of superspeedway racing are well-known, yet NASCAR remains unresponsive.

Amidst this ongoing struggle, Hamlin and his team 23XI Racing, co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, lodged an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR in 2024. Accusing the governing body of monopolistic practices, Hamlin has been vocal in expressing his displeasure. Despite his repeated public criticism, NASCAR’s silence is deafening.

Away from the courtroom, Hamlin continues his battle on the track. The upcoming Ambetter Health 400 in Atlanta offers him a glimmer of hope. When asked about potential discussions on superspeedway reforms, Hamlin acknowledged NASCAR’s continued silence. His vision for racing is clear — less demolition derby, more driver control.

Hamlin’s frustrations aren’t unfounded. At the Daytona 500, despite making all the right moves, a squeeze from Cole Custer ended his race prematurely. This incident highlights a recurring theme in NASCAR: thrilling chaos often prevails over skill and strategy. While this may be entertaining for spectators, Hamlin and his fellow competitors are left to grapple with the consequences.

Hamlin’s proposed solution? Reduce drag, increase single-car speed. He argues that this would not necessarily increase pack speeds, but it would certainly shift the focus from collision-induced excitement to driver skill. But as NASCAR enjoys viral attention from high-drama pileups, they seem to be turning a deaf ear to Hamlin’s suggestions.

As Hamlin gears up for Atlanta, he remains a vocal advocate for change, regardless of his ongoing lawsuit. However, NASCAR seems oblivious to the need for reform. Steve Phelps, NASCAR’s president, is more focused on the sport’s rising viewership numbers. Despite Hamlin’s criticism of the “luck-based” nature of the sport’s most prestigious race, Phelps is content as long as the numbers are climbing.

The divide is clear: drivers seek control and skill-based racing, while NASCAR banks on the thrill of unpredictability and carnage. As Hamlin’s voice of reason continues to be drowned out by the roar of viewership numbers, one can’t help but wonder: will NASCAR ever put the brakes on chaos for the sake of fair competition? Only time will tell.

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