Denny Hamlin has been involved in several incidents with Ross Chastain in the past.
The NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta in 2024 will be remembered for the incredibly close victory of the Trackhouse Racing driver, with a difference of just 0.003 seconds. Meanwhile, Hamlin’s teammate had a busy day driving the number 1 Chevy Camaro ZL1. The 31-year-old driver was involved in an earlier incident with the 2020 Cup champion and finished in seventh place.
Last year, Elliott achieved glory by winning at his home track in Atlanta. However, this year things took a different turn, as the number 9 Chevrolet was spun around after contact with Chastain. This unfortunate incident resulted in Elliott finishing in a disappointing 15th place. Now, Hamlin has shared his opinion on who was to blame for the crash.
The winner of 51 races explained that Chastain was responsible for spinning Elliott. This mid-race incident ruined the former champion’s chances of securing a top position. Additionally, it led to some exciting racing up front, with Suarez ultimately taking the victory in a spectacular photo finish. Both drivers are gearing up for the next race in Las Vegas and will be aiming to compete for podium finishes.
Hamlin’s race in Georgia was one to forget. The American driver was involved in multiple collisions and incidents, resulting in a disappointing 23rd place finish. One of these incidents involved Busch, and Hamlin has now shared his perspective on the crash with him.
The two drivers were racing side by side in a turn, with Hamlin having the advantage as he was ahead of the RCR car. Hamlin turned into the corner without anticipating that Busch would be on the inside. This lack of communication caused Hamlin’s race to be interrupted, forcing him to return to the pits for repairs.
The 43-year-old driver will leave this race behind and focus on maximizing his performance in the next race in Las Vegas. Hamlin has been a prominent figure in the sport for over a decade and is a strong contender for the championship this season if things go well.
