Denny Hamlin Speaks on Blaney’s Performance at the 2025 Nascar Cup Series

Denny Hamlin, who secured his second win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at the recent Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, acknowledged that rival Ryan Blaney, who finished off the podium, had the strongest car on the track.

During an episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin dissected Blaney’s performance:

“I saw that the No. 12 was having issues on pit road throughout the day. I mean, I thought that, truthfully, he had the best car.”

Blaney’s crew chief, Jonathan Hassler, took it to Sportsnaut and opened about the costly pit-stop delays that hampered their race:

“Our last stop was clean. A 9.3, I think, but guys were running low 8s. The 24 I think we matched his time there on the last stop, but in pit stall one, you just have that advantage.”

Hassler emphasized that the pit strategy they deployed—despite its setbacks—was their only viable option to remain competitive for the win. He reiterated confidence in the team’s ability to refine execution in upcoming races.