In the closing 25 of 501 laps, Bowman's Hendrick Motorsport Chevrolet and title contender Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) battled side-by-side multiple times for the lead until Bowman got loose and knocked Hamlin into a spin on lap 494.

Who spun out Denny Hamlin?

After a post-race conversation between the two drivers following an on-track incident, Chase Briscoe says he understands why Denny Hamlin is upset after the No. 14 spun the No. 11 but admits he wasn't aware of a penalty.

Who is Denny Hamlin mad at?

NASCAR's decision in response to Denny Hamlin's Family Guy clip aimed at Kyle Larson is one that left many scratching their heads. Denny Hamlin wasn't too pleased with Kyle Larson following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

What Did Bowman do to Hamlin?

As Hamlin led Bowman by less than a tenth of a second with seven to go, Bowman bumped into the back of the 11 car, causing Hamlin to spin out and hit the wall and bring out a caution flag. Bowman went on to win the race while Hamlin finished 24th.

What offensive word did Kyle Busch use yesterday?

Busch said the R-word, a derogatory term for individuals with intellectual disabilities, when speaking to media members Sunday after a dramatic playoff race at Martinsville Speedway.

What's the R-word in NASCAR?

The R-Word stands for retarded, a slur against all people with disabilities. The R-Word first came to my attention at the time of this article when Nascar driver Kyle Busch used the word during a post-race interview at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. "It's frickin' r-------, man, so stupid," Busch said.

What is the R-word that the NASCAR driver said?

The veteran driver used a derogatory word meant to describe people with intellectual disabilities while venting about a passing maneuver from Brad Keselowski after a Cup series race at Martinsville Speedway. "It's frickin' r-------, man, so stupid," Busch said.

What did Hamlin say about Bowman?

Bowman was a playoff driver but had been eliminated before the Martinsville race. Hamlin said Bowman “just didn't respect my position” and is still mad at him for racing with “a lack of situation awareness,” as the No. 11 team was still competing for a spot in the Championship 4.

What tweet did Denny Hamlin make?

Hamlin's tweet included a video of an Asian driver making a comment about using turn signals to cross multiple lanes of traffic, implying a racist stereotype about Asian drivers. Larson's name was placed over the driver in the clip. The video was then stitched with the ending of Sunday's race.

What did Denny Hamlin post that was offensive?

— NASCAR on Tuesday ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted an anti-Asian meme from the television comedy “Family Guy” to criticize Kyle Larson's driving on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend. Hamlin deleted the tweet Monday night and apologized.

What did Denny Hamlin tweet say?

Hamlin's tweet included a clip from the show “Family Guy” that references a female Asian driver, over which Larson's name was superimposed. Larson's mother is Asian American. “I saw the correlation in the driving. That was it,” Hamlin said.

Why is Denny Hamlin starting in the back?

Hamlin is in this spot because of the numerous issues the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team has faced this season. The woes include: In the Clash, a mechanical issue caused his steering wheel belt to come off and damage hoses, ending his race.

Is Denny Hamlin retiring?

41-year-old NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin has retired from three out of five races in the 2022 season so far. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, who is known for his consistency and ability to retain momentum, has done the opposite this year.

Who wrecked Kyle Larson today?

With just under 20 laps to go at the Auto Club Speedway, Larson was battling with Joey Logano when Larson's Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Chase Elliott, came riding up the outside.

What did Hamlin post about Larson?

Hamlin posted a tweet Monday that showed a brief clip from the cartoon comedy show "Family Guy" in which an Asian woman speaks in a heavily stereotyped accent and says a comment about a turn signal when changing lanes. Over that clip, Hamlin superimposed "Kyle Larson."

Who wrecked Denny Hamlin last week?

A multi-car crash in Stage 1 of the Daytona 500 sent NASCAR Cup Series rookie Harrison Burton on his roof and sent three-time 500 winner Denny Hamlin out of the race. With three laps to go in the stage (Lap 63 of 65), Burton was leading the outside lane and getting a push from behind by Brad Keselowski.

Was Denny Hamlin booed at Martinsville?

Denny Hamlin booed at Martinsville

11 up into the wall, ending his shot at the victory. After the Hendrick Motorsports driver took the checkered flag, Hamlin confronted him before his celebratory burnout, driving his car next to the No. 48, then getting nose to nose and pushing him backward.

Why did Denny Hamlin Call Alex Bowman a hack?

Hamlin calls Bowman a 'hack' after tempers flare. A frustrated Denny Hamlin says Alex Bowman is "terrible" and "can't drive" after emotions boil over following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville.

Why does Kyle Busch have to take sensitivity class?

Kyle Busch was required to take the class following the use of a slur. Over the years, veteran NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski have bumped heads. That's both on and off the track as well as in the digital land of social media.

Is Kevin Harvick retiring?

Time waits for no one, and even as Kevin Harvick has continued to perform at a high level well into his mid-40s, it hasn't waited for him either.

Who won NASCAR Darlington?

Joey Logano won Sunday's NASCAR race at Darlington Raceway by bumping William Byron coming to the final lap. Logano gave Byron a shove, then slid under the No. 24 Chevrolet racing for the checkered flag.

Who won the pole for Darlington?

Joey Logano has won the pole for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, posting a lap of 28.805 (170.720 MPH) in the final round of qualifying to earn the pole for the first time in nearly three full years.