Denny Hamlin discusses Joey Logano incident after Martinsville race

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Denny Hamlin discusses Joey Logano incident after Martinsville race
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Denny Hamlin revealed details of a conversation with Joey Logano following an incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 3. While racing for position, Logano collided with Hamlin and Christopher Bell, causing both JGR drivers to spin out. Hamlin finished sixth and Bell tenth. During his podcast, Hamlin expressed understanding for Logano's actions, explaining that Logano was unaware of Hamlin's position. Hamlin noted that he needed maximum points at the upcoming race at Homestead while hoping for a low finish from points leader Kyle Larson to clinch the championship. This situation adds pressure as the season nears its conclusion.

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  • •Hamlin finished sixth and Bell tenth at the Martinsville race.
  • •Logano's move caused both Hamlin and Bell to spin out.
  • •Hamlin's conversation with Logano addressed racing awareness.
  • •Hamlin needs a miracle to win the championship at Homestead.
  • •Kyle Larson leads the standings, needing a top finish to clinch.
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Denny Hamlin reveals a conversation had with Joey Logano following an incident in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at the Martinsville Speedway.Midway through Stage 2, Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell were racing for position. Hamlin was occupying the outside line, while Bell was on the inside lane of the racetrack.Logano approached […] The post Denny Hamlin Reveals Conversation With Joey Logano After Martinsville Incident appeared first on HEAVY.

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