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Denny Hamlin knew it was bad news when he walked into the room Thursday and saw Toyota officials, owner Joe Gibbs and crew chief Chris Gabehart together. “They didn’t enjoy that moment any more tha…
Denny Hamlin faced the consequences of an engine infraction after a meeting with Toyota officials, Joe Gibbs, and crew chief Chris Gabehart. The penalty included a deduction of 75 points from the regular season and 10 points from the playoffs for Hamlin. Additionally, Gabehart was fined $100,000, and the victory at Bristol Motor Speedway was disqualified from postseason eligibility. This setback dropped Hamlin from third to sixth in the regular season standings but did not eliminate him from the playoffs, thanks to his prior wins at Richmond Raceway and Dover Motor Speedway. Despite the challenges, Hamlin emphasized the need to focus on winning races and finishing strong to overcome the penalty and advance in the playoffs. In the face of adversity, Hamlin and his team are determined to navigate the remaining two races in the regular season and maintain a winning mindset for the upcoming rounds.
