Denny Hamlin's disappointment with the 2025 Daytona 500 has received pushback from NASCAR President Steve Phelps, who has dismissed the idea of doing something different with the 'Great American Race.

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Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.

Denny Hamlin had some thoughts on NASCAR’s decision not to throw the caution flag amid multiple wrecks on the final lap of the Daytona 500. As the field crossed the start-finish-line to take the white flag,

Denny Hamlin aired out a lengthy list of grievances on Monday’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast in the aftermath of Sunday’s Daytona 500. Hamlin sounded off on the current state of superspeedway racing and Kenny Wallace knew immediately he was “pi--ed” after listening.

Denny Hamlin took to his podcast to fume after missing out on a fourth Daytona 500 win, evoking memories of Dale Earnhardt Jr. back in 2000.

Denny Hamlin had a lot to get off his chest following the Daytona 500. Hamlin won photo finishes at The Great American Race in 2016 and 2020, but Sunday saw William Byron avoid late wrecks to become the first back-to-back Daytona 500 winner since Hamlin.