Denny Hamlin discusses pit stop confusion during New Hampshire race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Denny Hamlin experienced a pit stop blunder during the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire, affecting his position with 97 laps remaining. His pit crew was unprepared for a four-tire stop due to a radio miscommunication involving a code word, resulting in a scramble to service Hamlin’s car. Despite the mix-up, he finished the race in seventh place. Hamlin addressed the incident on his podcast, expressing understanding towards his crew, who have completed a high volume of pit stops this season. With one regular-season race left, he remains a strong contender for the Chase, leading Ryan Blaney by 77 points.
- •Hamlin's pit crew mismanaged a four-tire stop due to a radio miscommunication.
- •He finished the New Hampshire race in seventh place despite the pit stop mishap.
- •The confusion stemmed from a code word 'enchilada' used by crew chief Chris Gayle.
- •Hamlin leads Ryan Blaney by 77 points in the standings for the Chase.
- •This incident adds to discussions on team dynamics during high-stress moments.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Explains New Hampshire Pit Stop Debacle
"With 97 circuits remaining in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire, Denny Hamlin cruised down pit road under caution for a four-tire pit stop.In a call that was made on the fly, Hamlin’s No. 11 stopped inside his pit box, only for his pit crew to not be there. Unaware that it was […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Explains New Hampshire Pit Stop Debacle appeared first on HEAVY.
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