League: NASCAR Sport: Motorsports Country: United States Category: Transactions

NASCAR inspects Denny Hamlin's car after Kansas race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

NASCAR inspects Denny Hamlin's car after Kansas race

Summary

NASCAR is conducting a further inspection of Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026. Hamlin finished third in the race, earning his first top-5 finish in weeks. The deeper inspection process heightens the risk of potential penalties, as teams have faced significant consequences in the NextGen car era when their vehicles are taken to the NASCAR R&D Center. While most inspections conclude without issues, past experiences suggest that infractions can lead to severe point deductions. Hamlin will await the inspection results from NASCAR.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Hamlin's car is under further inspection after finishing third at Kansas.
•The inspection process at NASCAR's R&D Center may lead to penalties.
•Hamlin secured his first top-5 finish after a challenging few weeks.
•Significant penalties for infractions have occurred in the NextGen car era.

Latest Updates

4:45 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR to further inspect Denny Hamlin's car after Kansas in 2026

What they're saying

"
NASCAR will further inspect Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Red Bull Racing NASCAR Motorsports