Denny Hamlin Sparks Controversy Over Safety in NASCAR

Hamlin Faces Criticism

NASCAR insider slams Denny Hamlin, raising alarms over driver safety and questioning NASCAR's current safety protocols.

Lives Are At Stake

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LaJoie’s 200 MPH Warning

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Shark Fins Under Fire

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Talladega’s High-Speed Danger

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Hamlin Rejects Shark Fins

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Berry’s Violent Flip

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Earnhardt’s Safety Concerns

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Fan Safety at Risk

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Griffin Defends Shark Fins

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