EP 254002: Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson

EP 254002: Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson
September 30, 2025
Although he wouldn't change any of the split second moves he made on the last lap at Kansas Denny Hamlin wishes the outcome could have been different. Now that he's made the next round of the Playoff Chase Elliott on how he sees it playing out and Kyle Larson on his visit to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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10/02/25 EP 254004: Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano Handling frustrations better these days Bubba Wallace takes a swing at explaining why. Meanwhile Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric are facing must win situation to make next round knowing road course ace SVG stands in the way. Plus, Joey Logano a fan of Charlotte's oval and Roval.
10/01/25 EP 254003: Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick Holding nothing back Denny Hamlin explained on his Actions Detrimental podcast why he doesn't owe Bubba Wallace an apology for the last lap at Kansas and why he has no problem with Bubba flipping him off. Plus Tyler Reddick asked about potential changes to the Cup Series Playoff format.
09/30/25 EP 254002: Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson Although he wouldn't change any of the split second moves he made on the last lap at Kansas Denny Hamlin wishes the outcome could have been different. Now that he's made the next round of the Playoff Chase Elliott on how he sees it playing out and Kyle Larson on his visit to the Kansas City Chiefs.
09/29/25 EP 254001: Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell With Toyota drivers tussling too hard in the final corner Chase Elliott grabbed the victory at Kansas, locking up a spot in the next round of the Playoff. Meanwhile Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin are not seeing eye to eye on what happened on the last lap with Christopher Bell bewildered by Chevy being in victory lane and not Toyota.
09/26/25 EP 253905: Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain Going into the second race in the second round of the Cup Series Playoff Bubba Wallace hoping to get back his Kansas Speedway mojo. Denny Hamlin and Austin Cindric on the racing the 1.5-mile track produces. Plus Ross Chastain the only driver in the Playoff now without a teammate.
09/25/25 EP 253904: Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Joey Logano, Paul Wolfe Potential new Cup Series Playoff formats are being kicked around and Chase Elliott likes one of the concepts. Plus Chase Briscoe and Joey Logano on the race coming up at Kansas. Plus Logano's crew chief decided that for a celebration last week he'd pull out a "little red" sports car.
09/24/25 EP 253903: Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, and Ryan Blaney According to Kevin Harvick the act of taking out teammate Ty Gibbs has put Denny Hamlin in a precarious Playoff position with Hamlin wanting JGR management to establish ground rules for their drivers. Plus Ryan Blaney really wanted to get his hands on the winner's trophy at Loudon.
09/23/25 EP 253902: Denny Hamlin, Chris Gabehart, and Josh Berry. Tongues are still wagging over what happened at Loudon between the Joe Gibbs Racing drivers. Denny Hamlin weighs in on his controversial teammate Ty Gibbs as well as competition director Chris Gabehart. Plus Josh Berry on why the Team Penske "posse" doesn't have the same problem as JGR.
09/22/25 EP 253901: Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, and Ty Gibbs Third win of the season will have Ryan Blaney sleeping like a baby with NH win locking up spot in round three of the Playoff. Plus Joey Logano frustrated but left Loudon above cut line and Guru Garrow opinion on what might be needed to handle an irritated Ty Gibbs.
09/19/25 EP 253805: Kyle Larson, Josh Berry, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe The Cup Series Playoff heads to Loudon with Christopher Bell looking for third victory in the last four years on the Magic Mile after his on track apology almost let Chase Briscoe win last season, a race that Kyle Larson and Josh Berry lay out ended in historic fashion.
09/18/25 EP 253804: Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Michael McDowell Heading into the opening race in round two of the Cup Series Playoff two teams have three drivers left in the running. Hear from Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott and for Joe Gibbs Racing Denny Hamlin. Plus Michael McDowell on last year's nerve wracking finish at Loudon.
09/17/25 EP 253803: Bubba Wallace, Chris Buescher, and Ryan Blaney Having easily made the round one cut in the Cup Series Playoff Bubba Wallace confidence is at an all-time high. At Loudon apparently only way for Chris Buescher to be competitive is to have it rain and Ryan Blaney lets us in on his pregnant wife's craziest craving.
09/16/25 EP 253802: Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, and Chase Briscoe The championship chase brings out the best in Christopher Bell and his Joe Gibbs team. Counting Bristol they've now won a Playoff race three of the last four seasons. Plus Ross Chastain confident heading into the second round and Chase Briscoe on why he can't say "no" to a race fan.
09/15/25 EP 253801: Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs, and Josh Berry With the extreme tire wear at Bristol the fans wound up loving the round one Cup Series cut-off and Christopher Bell was thrilled to finally win in Thunder Valley. His team owner Joe Gibbs set a record and unfortunately Josh Berry set a new mark for futility.
09/12/25 EP 253705: Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson The Cup Series Playoff round one cut-off race at Bristol Motor Speedway makes Joey Logano and Christopher Bell nervous despite having a decent point cushion. Chase Elliott hoping to improve one spot from last year's runner-up in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race which Kyle Larson totally dominated.
09/11/25 EP 253704: Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney Given his struggles at Bristol Motor Speedway it's a good thing Tyler Reddick has a nice cushion going into Saturday night's cut off race. Joey Logano has struggled there lately as well and Kyle Busch looking for a ninth win in Thunder Valley. Plus Ryan Blaney happy his baby boy will arrive during the off-season.
09/10/25 EP 253703: Austin Cindric, William Byron, Ryan Preece, and Denny Hamlin Tough to satisfy Austin Cindric is just above the cut line heading for the cut-off race at Bristol whcih William Byron is trying to treat business as usual. Plus Ryan Preece can't understand people's surprise and Denny Hamlin on Bill Murray wanting to talk at a very inconvenient time.
09/09/25 EP 253702: Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, SVG and Denny Hamlin Even though he accepted Kyle Larson apology Ryan Blaney admits he's not about to forget getting spun out in St. Louis. Plus Christopher Bell gets hot on the cool down lap, Shane Van Gisbergen frustrated by Playoff performance and Denny Hamlin on why he's still wracking up wins at age 44.
09/08/25 EP 253701: Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and Austin Cindric In St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway Denny Hamlin checked off a number of boxes including a milestone win for Toyota and riling up the soldout crowd. Teammate Chase Briscoe is off to a great Playoff start too but Austin Cindric is on the bubble heading into the Bristol cut-off race.
09/05/25 EP 53605: Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano Next up for round one in the Cup Series Playoff is race two at World Wide Technology Raceway and we hear from defending winner Austin Cindric. Plus Chase Elliott on Hendrick Motorsports struggles in St. Louis, Kyle Busch advice for teammate Austin Dillon and Joey Logano looking out the windshield.