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Chase Elliott's Revenge: From Collision to Championship Clash

3/29/2025

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In a dramatic twist during the 2017 Martinsville playoff race, Denny Hamlin's collision with Chase Elliott shattered Elliott's dreams of a first Cup Series victory. Fueled by frustration, Elliott confronted Hamlin after the race, who insisted the crash was accidental. Just two weeks later, Elliott struck back at Phoenix, extinguishing Hamlin's championship aspirations and proving his fierce determination.

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In a dramatic twist during the 2017 Martinsville playoff race, Denny Hamlin's collision with Chase Elliott shattered Elliott's dreams of a first Cup Series victory. Fueled by frustration, Elliott confronted Hamlin after the race, who insisted the crash was accidental. Just two weeks later, Elliott struck back at Phoenix, extinguishing Hamlin's championship aspirations and proving his fierce determination.