Kyle Busch is set to appear as a special guest on Denny Hamlin’s Actions Detrimental podcast, news that broke just hours after both drivers endured major setbacks at the Kansas Speedway during Sunday’s Cup Series race on May 11. The announcement, made by Dirty Mo Media—Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s company—instantly caught fans off guard, adding fuel to discussions about what the pair might reveal after such a turbulent race weekend.
Both Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch faced crushing disappointments during the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas. Hamlin was forced to retire early when a sudden drivetrain issue left his No. 11 car stalled on pit road during what was supposed to be the final green-flag pit cycle. His team tried to push-start the car, but it was eventually rolled back to the garage, ending Hamlin’s chance at the win. At the same time, Busch’s day unraveled when he spun out on lap 207 in the final stage. His car avoided any major damage but got stuck in the grass, resulting in a discouraging 21st place finish—one lap down from the leader.
Despite the difficult outcomes for both drivers, the surprising podcast announcement gave fans something new to rally around. Dirty Mo Media teased the episode on X, sparking immediate debate and excitement throughout the NASCAR community. Many started speculating about whether Kyle Busch might be ready to announce bigger changes in his career, given the current turbulence. One fan fueled the suspense by noting,
While rumors circulated, some simply looked forward to hearing unfiltered thoughts from two of NASCAR’s most competitive personalities.
The recent Kansas drama added another layer of intrigue. Hamlin now faces his first streak of consecutive DNFs (Did Not Finish) in over a decade, a stretch not seen since 2013 when crashes at Kentucky and Daytona halted his races. This time, though, both in Texas and at Kansas, his races ended due to part failures, not on-track crashes. At Texas, Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota suffered an engine fire, while Kansas brought a crippling clutch problem. Both incidents required push-starts from Hamlin’s dedicated crew, and by his final pit stop on lap 198 in Kansas, the car’s battle was over. Until these recent misfortunes, Hamlin had impressively completed 21 races in a row on the lead lap—a streak suddenly broken.
The spotlight now turns to how Busch and Hamlin will address their challenges, both recent and ongoing, on the upcoming podcast episode. Quoted after the race, Denny Hamlin appeared determined, looking ahead to the All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a million-dollar prize awaits. The community waits with mounting anticipation, eager to see whether Kyle Busch will provide insights into his mindset, future prospects, or even drop a major revelation alongside his rival. The intersection of dramatic on-track setbacks and this high-profile podcast appearance has fueled fresh speculation and debate, ensuring that all eyes remain fixed on what promises to be a revealing and possibly contentious conversation between two of NASCAR’s most passionate and embattled stars.
As the NASCAR season continues, the reverberations from Kansas and the upcoming sit-down between Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin are likely to spark further controversy, shifting narratives not just for the drivers, but for the fanbase eager for answers and drama. All attention now turns to the next episode, with the hope that Kyle Busch will address both the adversity of recent weeks and the burning questions surrounding his next move in the NASCAR world.
