{
  "id": 10545055,
  "title": "Denny Hamlin slams \"f****** cowards\" who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/denny-hamlin-slams-f-cowards-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:06:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-slams-coward-crew-members-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for-ban/10859916/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denny Hamlin expressed outrage after a group of rivals attacked Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway, calling the perpetrators \"complete classlessness\" and demanding NASCAR put them in their place. The incident occurred at the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, when Heim collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the final restart, finishing second. Afterwards, several members of Chad Bryant Racing, including team owner Chad Bryant, cornered Heim near the hot dog stand, punching him despite his lack of aggression. Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing with NBA legend Michael Jordan, criticized the lack of control at Martinsville, stating that those involved should not be allowed in the pit lane for the foreseeable future.",
  "summary": "Denny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend. Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand. He had collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the ... Keep…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}