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Denny Hamlin Asked Joey Logano Why He Went 3-Wide, Then Took Him ‘at Face Value’

Denny Hamlin says Joey Logano told him he did not know Hamlin was there before the Martinsville contact that spun Hamlin and Christopher Bell, and Hamlin believes him.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:40 PM
Denny Hamlin Asked Joey Logano Why He Went 3-Wide, Then Took Him ‘at Face Value’
Key Things to Know
  • Denny Hamlin accepted Joey Logano's explanation at face value after asking why he went three-wide at Martinsville.
  • The Martinsville incident involved contact that spun both Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.
  • Hamlin and Bell fell short in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race behind title winner Kyle Larson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Denny Hamlin questioned Joey Logano regarding his decision to go three-wide during the race at Martinsville Speedway, which triggered contact that spun both Hamlin and teammate Christopher Bell. Following their discussion, Hamlin stated that he accepted Logano's explanation of the incident at face value.

The confrontation stemmed from tension during the late-season playoff push, as Hamlin and Bell pursued the NASCAR Cup Series championship against eventual title winner Kyle Larson. Despite the setback, Hamlin chose not to dispute Logano's reasoning further.

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