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Criticism of Hamlin's Pit Stop Costs Championship Title

11/13/2025

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NASCAR analyst Chris Knight criticized Denny Hamlin's final pit stop, which dropped him to 11th and let Kyle Larson win the championship.
Knight warned that one bad call can undermine even the strongest competitors.
Kenny Wallace (NASCAR driver) reflected on his 1991 heartbreak, empathizing with Hamlin and noting therapy helped him cope.
Wallace said Hamlin will recover and return stronger, adding, "He’s not done."

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NASCAR analyst Chris Knight criticized Denny Hamlin's final pit stop, which dropped him to 11th and let Kyle Larson win the championship.
Knight warned that one bad call can undermine even the strongest competitors.
Kenny Wallace (NASCAR driver) reflected on his 1991 heartbreak, empathizing with Hamlin and noting therapy helped him cope.
Wallace said Hamlin will recover and return stronger, adding, "He’s not done."