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Denny Hamlin pushes NASCAR over brake pad penalty at Iowa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Denny Hamlin pushes NASCAR over brake pad penalty at Iowa

Summary

Denny Hamlin expressed safety concerns prior to the Iowa Cup Series race regarding his team's inability to replace failed brake pads. NASCAR threatened to introduce a penalty that would set back Hamlin's race if he refused to race with the faulty equipment. Despite starting from the back of the grid, Hamlin finished in fifth place and extended his points lead in the standings. His teammate, Ty Gibbs, won the Iowa Corn 350 race. With three races remaining before The Chase, maintaining his points lead is crucial for Hamlin.

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By the Numbers

•Hamlin faced brake issues during Saturday's practice session.
•NASCAR refused to allow a brake pad change before the race.
•Hamlin started last after the practice incident but finished fifth.
•Ty Gibbs won the Iowa Corn 350 race.
•Hamlin now holds a 103-point lead over Ty Gibbs.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Almost Created a New Penalty Amid Denny Hamlin’s Iowa Concerns

What they're saying

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Denny Hamlin opened up about how NASCAR threatened to create a new penalty prior to last weekend’s Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. The conversation stemmed from the driver of the No. 11 wanting to change his brake pads after the parts failed during Saturday’s practice session.Hamlin voiced his concerns over safety as he did […] The post NASCAR Almost Created a New Penalty Amid Denny Hamlin’s Iowa Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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