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Denny Hamlin recalls NASCAR's caution-filled races ahead of Bristol

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Denny Hamlin recalls NASCAR's caution-filled races ahead of Bristol

Summary

Denny Hamlin discussed the factors behind the highest number of cautions in NASCAR history during his podcast. The 2005 Coca-Cola 600 set a record with 22 caution flags, while the recent Enjoy Illinois 300 featured 18. Hamlin, who finished ninth in the Illinois race, maintains a nine-point lead over Kyle Larson, who won at Gateway. The NASCAR Cup Series now heads to Bristol Motor Speedway, where Hamlin aims for his first championship in his 21st season.

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By the Numbers

•2005 Coca-Cola 600 had a record 22 cautions.
•Illinois race had 18 cautions, mostly from crashes.
•Hamlin finished ninth at the Enjoy Illinois 300.
•Hamlin leads Larson in Cup standings by nine points.
•Cup Series moves to Bristol for the next race.

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1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin Recalls Story of NASCAR’s Most Caution-Filled Race

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Denny Hamlin reflected on what led to the single most cautions in a NASCAR Cup Series race. The 2005 Coca-Cola 600 saw a record 22 caution flags, due in large part to a track surface adjustment prior to the race weekend.Last Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway saw 18 caution periods, coming […] The post Denny Hamlin Recalls Story of NASCAR’s Most Caution-Filled Race appeared first on HEAVY.
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