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William Byron Slams Denny Hamlin’s Devastating Pit Stop Fiasco at Richmond Race!

David Castro by David Castro
August 17, 2025
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William Byron Slams Denny Hamlin’s Devastating Pit Stop Fiasco at Richmond Race!

Aug 16, 2025; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) shakes hands with fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

### “They Really Messed Him Up!” Denny Hamlin’s Pit Stop Nightmare Shocks NASCAR Fans at Richmond!

In a heart-pounding showdown at the Cook Out 400 on August 16, 2025, Denny Hamlin’s pit stop debacle has left NASCAR fans reeling and fellow drivers shaking their heads in disbelief. Hendrick Motorsports star William Byron didn’t hold back when he reacted to the chaos that unfolded during the race at Richmond Raceway, stating, “They really f*cked him up there, didn’t they?”

As the race kicked off, Hamlin, behind the wheel of his #11 Toyota Camry XSE, looked poised for victory, securing a strong fourth place finish and clocking a blistering lap time of 22.35 seconds with speeds reaching 120.82 mph. However, the excitement quickly soured during the crucial pit stop in stage one, where disaster struck. A costly speeding penalty on pit road, compounded by a painfully slow pit stop plagued by issues with the right rear tire, derailed his chances of clinching the lead.

NASCAR analyst Jeff Gluck highlighted the gravity of the situation, emphasizing how Hamlin’s pit stop was “very slow” and fraught with complications. Despite these setbacks, the resilient driver managed to claw his way back to a respectable P3 finish, trailing behind his Toyota ally, Bubba Wallace. But the drama didn’t end there!

As the race progressed into stage two, calamity struck again! Hamlin found himself ensnared in a multi-car pile-up initiated by Kyle Busch on lap 198, sending shockwaves through the stands and leaving fans gasping. In a twist of fate, Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon emerged victorious, securing his playoff berth, while Hamlin ultimately crossed the finish line in tenth place, a far cry from the podium he initially aimed for.

Reflecting on his tumultuous race, Hamlin’s earlier triumph at Dover Motor Speedway—his fourth win of the season—now feels overshadowed by the Richmond debacle. In a candid post-race interview, he shared his thoughts on the delicate balance of racing against teammates, saying, “That’s the toughest line to walk. If it’s someone else, you don’t mind running them up… If it’s a teammate, you gotta see that guy tomorrow afternoon.” The tension is palpable, and the stakes are high as Hamlin navigates his way through the competitive NASCAR landscape.

Currently residing in the third position on the Cup Series points table with an impressive 766 points, Hamlin has racked up four wins, 11 top-five finishes, and 13 top-ten finishes in just 24 starts this season. Can he rebound from this pit stop nightmare and reclaim his position as a frontrunner? One thing is for sure: the NASCAR world is watching closely as the drama unfolds!

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