Denny Hamlin thinks one aspect of the Chase postseason format is 'bullsh*t'
Ryan Preece secured the final spot in the Chase this past weekend at Daytona in dramatic fashion. Only a win would produce enough points for Preece to jump into the top 16 in the standings and steal him a spot in the postseason, and the No. 60 ran a near-perfect race to do just that. But Preece's triumph mean heartbreak for another driver, as Shane van Gisbergen was bumped out of the top 16 ...…
Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR Chase favorite, enters his first year of the second iteration of the Chase for the Championship with a two-month age before his intended retirement and 14 months before his last chance to win an elusive championship. The 46-year-old driver is 25 points ahead of Ryan Blaney and 35 over Tyler Reddick in the standings.
Hamlin acknowledges that winning the championship would be gratifying, but he emphasizes that his focus remains on his legacy and the long-term success of his career. Despite the more challenging nature of this new format, Hamlin remains optimistic about his chances, stating that a larger body of work over a longer period of time will ultimately prove his superiority.
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