Dale Jr. Questions NASCAR’s Controversial Call Against Denny Hamlin

Dale Earnhardt Jr. questioned NASCAR's officiating after officials chose not to display a caution flag following Denny Hamlin's Stage 1 spin at Las Vegas. Hamlin started on pole and was running fourth when his No. 11 Toyota spun across the track with three laps left in the stage. Earnhardt noted he was surprised by the non-call, arguing that cautions are frequently thrown for far less severe incidents.

Hamlin's car suffered undertray damage during the spin and later endured a brief fuel-pickup issue, ultimately leading to a 16th-place finish. Meanwhile, championship rival Kyle Larson finished second, expanding his points lead over Hamlin to 40 points with five races remaining. Vikrant Damke notes that while NASCAR had discretion to stay green, the call raised questions regarding officiating consistency.