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Denny Hamlin switched to a must-win mentality after crashing in practice Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, knowing he’ll have to come from the rear of the field in the final elimination race of th…
After crashing in practice at Martinsville Speedway, Denny Hamlin switched to a must-win mentality knowing he’ll have to come from the rear in the final playoff race. Despite the significant damage to his car, he remained optimistic about his chances. The culprit behind the crash was a piece of rubber that led to a hung throttle, catching him off guard. With his team working on making the car race-ready, Hamlin acknowledged the uphill battle he faces but remains determined to win. His focus now is on trying to put cars between him and the leaders to stay on the lead lap and secure a chance at victory.