Denny Hamlin, a prominent figure in NASCAR and co-owner of 23XI Racing, is set to join forces with two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to voice major concerns over NASCAR’s Next Gen car. This public critique, taking place on an upcoming episode of the Actions Detrimental podcast, follows a turbulent weekend at Kansas where Hamlin suffered a clutch failure leading to a disappointing DNF. The event created a sense of anticipation, as officials braced themselves for the pointed criticisms Hamlin is known to deliver after technical failures.
The news of Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch uniting for a candid discussion was confirmed when Dirty Mo Media announced Busch would be joining Hamlin on the podcast. The episode is already fueling intense curiosity and cautious excitement among fans, some of whom have openly encouraged the duo to
Multiple social media reactions echo a collective demand for transparency, with one user urging the pair not to
At Kansas, even as the clutch issue loomed, Denny Hamlin managed to keep his car in the top-10, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. However, challenges with restarts and difficulty entering or leaving pit road signaled mounting frustration. When a fresh caution was thrown just as Hamlin had charged up to fourth place, he made one final push before realizing in conversation with his crew chief that his car would not recover, ending his race prematurely.
Kyle Busch’s experience was no less aggravating. During Stage 2, Busch found himself unable to overtake the lapped car of Bubba Wallace, prompting an emotional outburst on his team radio:
Busch continued to criticize both the governing body and the current competitive dynamics throughout the event, marking his dissatisfaction with the Next Gen vehicle in no uncertain terms.
The convergence of Denny Hamlin’s simmering frustration and Kyle Busch’s blunt honesty is generating uproar within the NASCAR community. Social media buzz reflects fans’ anticipation for what is expected to be an unfiltered episode, as one wrote,
Another fan forecasted,
The intense engagement underscores both the controversy surrounding the Next Gen car and Denny Hamlin’s growing reputation as a fearless critic of NASCAR’s decision-making and technology.
Some speculate that Denny Hamlin almost manufactures drama to keep his podcast content engaging, with a fan jesting,
Regardless of intent, the upcoming podcast episode is poised to deliver raw and possibly explosive commentary. As Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch prepare to dissect the flaws and frustrations of the Next Gen car, the resulting combustion could pressure NASCAR officials to address persistent criticisms and, perhaps, spark broader conversations about the car’s future and competitive integrity.
