NASCAR News: Denny Hamlin Blasts Roval Changes Designed for “More Chaos” [Video]

As the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue, controversy looms over the impending race at the Charlotte Roval. The event, set to be crucial in determining which drivers will progress in the playoff standings, is now overshadowed by discontent regarding the newly introduced track layout. Denny Hamlin from Joe Gibbs Racing has been very critical of these changes.

Hamlin contends that these changes were explicitly designed to create chaos, a sentiment he did not hesitate to air during his appearance on the Actions Detrimental podcast. Meanwhile, other drivers, including Chase Elliott, are approaching them as an opportunity to rethink their strategy.

This comes after the recent chaos at Talladega, where numerous playoff contenders suffered due to a major crash involving 28 cars in total. This has rendered the Charlotte Roval race even more important, as drivers vie not only for victory but to secure their positions in the Round of 8.

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