Denny Hamlin Defends Cody Ware After Controversial Caution in Kansas Race
“That’s not his fault”: Denny Hamlin clears Cody Ware, calls out team decision after costly late-race call in Kansas
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In a recent podcast, Denny Hamlin defended Cody Ware, blaming Rick Ware Racing for a late caution during the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. The incident allowed Tyler Reddick to win, while Hamlin finished fourth, maintaining his second position in the Cup Series standings.
- 01Denny Hamlin absolved Cody Ware of blame for a late caution in the AdventHealth 400.
- 02Hamlin criticized Rick Ware Racing's decision-making regarding Ware's tire issues.
- 03Tyler Reddick won the race, marking his fifth victory of the season.
- 04Hamlin currently ranks second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 352 points.
- 05Kyle Busch, now with Richard Childress Racing, responded to Hamlin's comments about his performance.
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During the latest episode of the Actions Detrimental podcast, Denny Hamlin, a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, defended Cody Ware after a controversial caution in the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. Hamlin shifted the blame from Ware to Rick Ware Racing, criticizing the team's decision to keep Ware on the track despite tire issues. The caution, caused by Ware's spin, allowed Tyler Reddick to seize the lead and ultimately win the race. Hamlin emphasized that Ware was not at fault for the incident, noting that he had over 60 laps on his tires and was clearly struggling. He expressed respect for Ware and his team, acknowledging their underdog status in the NASCAR circuit. Following the race, Hamlin also addressed comments made by his former teammate Kyle Busch, who has faced challenges since moving to Richard Childress Racing. Hamlin currently holds second place in the Cup Series standings with 352 points, while Busch sits at 27th with only 133 points this season.
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Hamlin's defense of Ware highlights the pressures and decisions teams face in NASCAR, potentially influencing how teams manage drivers in critical race situations.
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