Chris Gayle comments on NASCAR splitter change after Kansas race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Chris Gayle, crew chief for Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota, shared insights regarding NASCAR's recent splitter rule change following the Kansas Speedway race on October 1. He stated that one race is not sufficient to gauge the impact of the change, which requires teams to add struts to the front splitter. Hamlin noted that Kyle Larson's No. 5 car had the strongest performance at Kansas. Gayle mentioned the need for his team to improve and indicated that the upcoming races would provide further clarity on Toyota's performance relative to competitors. Hamlin is currently trailing Larson by 26 points heading into the next race at Las Vegas on October 4.
- •Chris Gayle comments on Kansas race and splitter rule change.
- •Denny Hamlin's team struggles at Kansas; Hamlin trails Larson by 26 points.
- •Upcoming race at Las Vegas could determine championship implications.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Pushes Back on Rule Change Talk
"Denny Hamlin's crew chief Chris Gayle says NASCAR's splitter change hasn't helped Toyota, but one race at Kansas is too small a sample to judge.
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