Denny Hamlin penalized for jumping start at NASCAR Nashville race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Denny Hamlin was penalized at the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville on June 1, 2026, for jumping the start from his pole position. He was black flagged after accelerating about three car lengths before the restart zone, forcing him to the back of the 38-car field. Tyler Reddick, starting beside Hamlin, took the lead following the penalty and maintained it until a competition caution on Lap 35 was called due to rain. Hamlin came into the race second in points, 122 behind Reddick.
- •Hamlin penalized for jumping the start at Nashville race.
- •Penalty sent him to the back of the 38-car field.
- •Tyler Reddick took the lead after Hamlin's penalty.
- •Competition caution called on Lap 35 due to weather.
- •Hamlin entered the race second in points, 122 behind Reddick.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why Denny Hamlin was penalized at start of NASCAR Nashville race
"Polesitter Denny Hamlin was penalized for jumping the start of the Cracker Barrel 400.
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