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Hamlin’s Championship Dreams in Jeopardy: Harvick Sounds the Alarm on No. 11’s Pressure Cooker

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
October 18, 2024
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Hamlin’s Championship Dreams in Jeopardy: Harvick Sounds the Alarm on No. 11’s Pressure Cooker

Oct 13, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

As the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series approaches its most critical stage, Denny Hamlin’s championship quest is teetering on the edge. Once a top contender with three race victories early in the season, Hamlin’s momentum has sputtered heading into the penultimate Round of Eight. Now, former Cup champion Kevin Harvick is raising the red flag on the immense pressure that’s mounting on the veteran driver.

Hamlin, who has been chasing that elusive first championship for years, barely squeaked into the third round of the playoffs. And according to Harvick, it wasn’t pure performance that saved him — it was sheer luck. “They got lucky at Talladega, and let’s be honest, luck is something they’ve been short on. That bit of good fortune is probably the only thing keeping them alive in the playoffs right now,” Harvick bluntly declared. The 2014 champion didn’t mince words, acknowledging that without the Talladega lifeline, Hamlin might not be standing among the final contenders.

But the warning didn’t end there. Harvick emphasized that the stakes are even higher for Hamlin moving forward. “This is a reset for them, but they have the most pressure of anyone left. They need to be flawless from here on out. These tracks are where they have to step up, and if they don’t, they’ll be left behind.”

For Hamlin, it’s not just about survival—it’s about domination, and Harvick has his doubts. If Hamlin and the No. 11 Toyota team don’t perform at their peak, the chances of making it to the Championship-4 could slip through their fingers.

Meanwhile, Harvick’s attention wasn’t solely on Hamlin. He pointed to another Toyota driver, Tyler Reddick, and his potential to steal the spotlight in the next two races. “If Reddick’s going to win, it’s going to be in Las Vegas or Homestead. These are his best shots. But if they can’t get it done before Martinsville, they’re in deep trouble. That’s a track where he’s going to struggle,” Harvick predicted.

With Reddick needing to prove himself before the cut-off race at Martinsville, the pressure cooker is heating up for both TRD drivers. Harvick has painted a clear picture: it’s now or never for Hamlin and Reddick. Can they rise to the challenge, or will they crumble under the weight of expectation? One thing is for sure, as Harvick put it: “It’s going to be a battle to the bitter end.”

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