Denny Hamlin condemns attack on Corey Heim, calls for NASCAR penalties
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Denny Hamlin expressed outrage after his driver Corey Heim was assaulted by members of Chad Bryant Racing at Martinsville Speedway following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 race. Heim was reportedly ambushed at a hot dog stand, outnumbered and punched by the rival team members. Hamlin criticized the actions of Bryant's team, calling them 'cowards' and demanding NASCAR enforce penalties to prevent such incidents in the future. He emphasized the need for better regulation around the Martinsville event to maintain control and safety.
- •Corey Heim was attacked by Chad Bryant Racing team members after a race at Martinsville.
- •Denny Hamlin condemns the attack, calling for NASCAR to impose penalties.
- •Heim was ambushed while walking to his hauler, outnumbered and unable to defend himself.
- •Hamlin urged NASCAR to implement stricter rules for future events at Martinsville.
- •The altercation followed a race where Heim collided with Treyten Lapcevich.
- 10:06 PMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin slams "f****** cowards" who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin slams 'cowards' who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban
"Denny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend. Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand. He had collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the ...Keep reading
"Hamlin will have a "major problem" if NASCAR does not penalize Chad Bryant Racing team members who ambushed 23XI Racing's newest hire, Corey Heim
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 28, 2026, 10:06 PMDenny Hamlin slams "f****** cowards" who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban
Denny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend. Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand. He had collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 10:06 PMDenny Hamlin slams 'cowards' who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban
Hamlin will have a "major problem" if NASCAR does not penalize Chad Bryant Racing team members who ambushed 23XI Racing's newest hire, Corey Heim
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