Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin

Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin

Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin will give listeners an unfiltered, honest and bold perspective from NASCAR’s most polarizing figure. Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen will unpack the previous race and look forward to upcoming events throughout the Cup Series with candid commentary and insights from the driver’s seat.

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June 23, 2025 68 mins

Denny Hamlin is back after taking last week off for the birth of his son. Denny and his co-host, Jared Allen, chat about things happening off the track and on the track, where Denny almost won at Pocono on Sunday.

 

3:00 The Hamlin family is now at 5 with the birth of Jameson Drew Hamlin

10:15 Recap of Denny’s performance at Fanatics Fest

18:30 Ohio State’s football team has a gift for Denny

20:40 Connor Zilisch wins race with Dale Jr. ...

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With the birth of his third child, Denny Hamlin missed Sunday’s race and is spending time with his family. Instead, Jared Allen and producer Travis took a look at their preseason predictions and discuss if SVG will get another win, who’s been the biggest surprise, and who’s had the most disappointing season. Plus, they chat about how they think Denny will perform at Fanatics Fest on Friday.

And for those who miss Denny, don’t worry,...

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Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back from Michigan and in a good mood after Denny captured his 3rd win of the season and 57th in his career. This week they cover:

2:15 Jared ranks the top 5 drivers

7:30 After practice Denny was confident in his car

13:30 Was Denny aero blocking Kyle Larson?

15:50 The key to successful restarts at Michigan

17:40 The 11 team pit crew saved Denny on a pit stop

21:40 Trying to get better at rest...

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June 2, 2025 63 mins

Denny Hamlin is back from Nashville after making his 700th career start and coming in third place on Sunday. He and co-host Jared Allen cover 

2:00 Rajah Caruth gets a win and is trying out for Hoop Group league

11:45 Decision to run long before pitting in the final stage

15:00 Why drivers could only run the bottom lane at the end of the race

22:45 What went wrong with Denny’s car as the race progressed

24:30 Taking 2 tires was the game...

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May 26, 2025 60 mins

Fresh off a grueling night at the Coca-Cola 600, Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back in the studio to break it all down — from fuel strategy failures and surprise surges to why fans keep pointing fingers at Denny. Plus, they touch on chaos at the Indy 500, big wins off the track, and more:


2:30 — Justin Allgaier not listening to his crew chief
7:30 — Why drivers couldn’t hold the lead
17:10 — Why Ross Chastain was able to ca...

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It’s a loaded week in racing, and Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are all in. From reacting to the All-Star Race to previewing the Indy 500 and Coke 600 — this episode covers everything.

 

1:30 Jared will also be doing the double on Sunday with the Indy 500 & Coke 600

7:15 Denny has a full schedule this week with golf, basketball along with racing

10:30 What went wrong with the 11 car this weekend

20:50 Why Kyle Larson was able to ...

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Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen welcome Kyle Busch to the show this week. They dive into everything from NASCAR news to family life, Playoff thoughts, and race-day moments.

 

2:45 NASCAR Championship headed to Homestead in 2026

6:06 What should the Playoff format be?

15:15 Carson Hocevar wins in Trucks and flips the bird

22:20 Just how dominant was Kyle Larson

34:42 You never know what Kyle will say in his in-car audio

39:20 How fath...

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May 5, 2025 69 mins

Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen react to Denny’s car catching fire and everything else that happened in the NASCAR world at Texas Motor Speedway: 

1:40 What prompted Denny to throw up “Horns Down” at driver intros

9:00 Corey Heim’s amazing performance on Friday

16:30 Kyle Larson wins Xfinity while Justin Allgaier’s day ruined

26:20 Ryan Blaney’s bad decision to not restart on the front row

30:10 Michael McDowell unable to hold ...

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April 28, 2025 65 mins

Denny Hamlin and his co-host Jared Allen are back after a week off to recap Talladega

6:00 Spire and Rodney Childers part ways

12:00 Homestead to host 2026 NASCAR Championship

15:00 Why teams were against “run what you brung” at All-Star Race

30:30 Should Ross Chastain have been black flagged?

37:00 Toyota’s plan to push it vs Ford saving fuel

41:00 Was Denny to blame for the Bell wrecking Buescher?

46:50 Austin Cindric punches his ticket...

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April 14, 2025 62 mins

Denny Hamlin is back after his quest for three wins in a row came up short. Hamlin finished second as Kyle Larson dominated the race at Bristol

 

1:40 What’s wrong with Denny’s jump shot

6:50 Chandler Smith gets better of Kyle Larson in Truck Series

8:55 Kyle Larson puts on a master class in the Xfinity race

10:45 Why Denny was unable to pass Larson

17:05 Tire falloff was nowhere to be found on Sunday

23:45 Impact of tire wear on racing

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April 7, 2025 53 mins

Denny Hamlin is breaking down his Darlington win and the late-race strategy that helped No. 11 take the No.1 spot -- two weeks in a row. Denny explains how perfect timing and a flawless final pit stop helped him gain track position to beat the odds and seal the deal yet again. He also opens up about his connection with Carl Edwards, gives his take on the DVP policy, and looks ahead to Bristol where there's one question on everyone'...

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March 31, 2025 78 mins

It had been almost a year since his last win, but Denny Hamlin was back in Victory Lane on Sunday in Martinsville. Denny and his co-host, Jared Allen, are joined by IMSA pit crew member and motorsports writer Bozi Tatarevic.

 

5:50 Denny’s new approach and learning from Martin Truex Jr.

14:00 Tire management and Denny’s one request for Goodyear

25:00 How Denny’s pit crew performed and what his jackman does different from others

40:00 Wh...

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March 24, 2025 61 mins

Denny Hamlin got a top-five finish on Sunday, but it was Kyle Larson who got getting the win and almost having nearly had a perfect weekend.

 

1:00 Could Homestead-Miami host the NASCAR Championship race?

5:50 Strategy behind pitting early or pitting late

24:00 Breakdown of the best way to race at Homestead-Miami Speedway

31:00 Racing Insights has new info to analyze how drivers performed

37:15 Why it’s difficult to race with the lead

40:...

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March 17, 2025 67 mins

Denny Hamlin reacts to Josh Berry’s shocking first-career NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas and explains what went wrong for the No. 11 team on Sunday. Plus, an inside look at pit road drama, including Christopher Bell’s costly mistake and why speeding penalties continue to be a problem. 

 

7:44 Denny recaps playing slot machines

14:37 What went wrong for the 11 team on Sunday

26:30 Josh Berry shocks everyone and gets first career Cup...

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March 10, 2025 53 mins

In the closest finish in Phoenix history, Denny Hamlin came up just shy of a victory on Sunday. Shortly after a second-place finish, he reacted to the race, sharing his thoughts on Christopher Bell's win and Goodyear's "option" tire. The guys also dove into the Xfinity finish and news that happened off the track.

1:25 Christopher Bell wins third race in.a row

6:00 Why Denny needed the race to stay green

12:00 Was Christopher Bell's mo...

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Denny Hamlin is back after his race was ruined on the first turn

2:00 Connor Zilisch gets win but upsets drivers

16:00 Ross Chastain reverts to old self dive bombing in turn 1

21:00 Denny didn’t mean to wreck Austin Dillon & why watching your teammate win sucks 

25:30 An exceptional race thanks to a new track layout and tires

29:40 Confusion over track limits

34:30 Austin Cindric right hooked Ty Dillon

38:40 Four-way battle for the checke...

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Denny Hamlin and Jared break down the Atlanta race, packed with storylines.


4:15 – Why racing at Atlanta is better than Daytona & Talladega
16:24 – Carson Hocevar pisses off Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, & Ross Chastain
39:54 – Kyle Larson wrecks Austin Cindric & William Byron
43:50 – NASCAR made the right call throwing a caution to end the race
53:25 – 23XI signs Corey Heim for select Cup races
56:25 – Austin Hill wins again at Atlanta & Kyl...

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February 17, 2025 78 mins

Denny Hamlin is back after a disappointing ending to the Daytona 500, as his chance to win a fourth 500 was ruined when he was wrecked on the final lap.

2:48 Superspeedway racing has become all about luck

12:13 Zero accountability for drivers who mess up

23:50 What can NASCAR do to improve their product

41:15 Kyle Busch isn’t happy with NASCAR

49:40 Is Joey Logano or Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to blame for their wreck

56:40 Ryan Preece has anot...

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There was no race this weekend but Denny Hamlin and the guys didn’t take the week off. They're back to cover:

2:00 - Super Bowl was tough watching with a Chiefs fan

7:40 - Xfinity fastest lap is back

19:40 - NASCAR trying to put an end to race manipulation

27:50 - Damaged Vehicle Policy gets an update

31:30 - Big punishment if a driver needs a waiver

35:45 - What changes Denny would make to the playoffs

47:20 - Why Denny doesn’t like the ...

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February 3, 2025 62 mins

Denny Hamlin and the boys are back for year three of Actions Detrimental

1:23 Denny & Travis recap OSU’s National Championship run

15:00 NASCAR hits homerun at Bowman Gray  

21:30 Drivers getting used to new crew chiefs

30:50 Where should The Clash go next year?

34:30 Denny has beef with FOX

39:30 SVG has an impressive race

41:00 Ty Gibbs frustrated in LCQ

47:00 Chase Elliott’s perfect weekend

55:00 Denny and Jordan expecting their third ch...

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