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Denny Hamlin calls for shorter Nashville Cup race length

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Denny Hamlin calls for shorter Nashville Cup race length

Summary

Denny Hamlin expressed concerns over the length of races in NASCAR, particularly the Nashville Cup race, during a recent episode of his podcast, Actions Detrimental. He argued that although the race distance remains constant at 400 miles, the slower pace increases overall race time. Hamlin believes revising race lengths could enhance the viewing experience. His comments highlight an ongoing discussion within NASCAR about race formats and their impacts on competition and fans.

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Key Details

•Denny Hamlin discussed race length on his podcast, Actions Detrimental.
•He criticized the longer durations created by slower paces during races.
•Hamlin advocates for revisiting race length regulations for better engagement.
•The Nashville Cup race is a specific target for this proposed change.

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6:17 PMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin wants a shorter Nashville Cup race

What they're saying

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“Another thing if I’m the CEO of NASCAR, when you look at the length of the races, the math doesn’t math to me. … While you’re running the same laps, the mileage is the same, the Whatever 400, but if you’re running a slower pace, it takes you longer to get to that 400 miles.” For that reason, Denny Hamlin said on his Actions Detrimental podcast that he would have preferred the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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