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Hamlin Backs Gragson, Calls Out Magnussen After San Diego Race

6/25/2026

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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin sided with Noah Gragson over Kevin Magnussen after the Anduril 250, the first San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado.
Denny Hamlin praised Kevin Magnussen’s speed and debut but warned that one-off drivers must respect full-time competitors.
A video showed Noah Gragson shouting at Kevin Magnussen, who replied that he knows how NASCAR “plays it” and told Denny Hamlin to get out of his face.

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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin sided with Noah Gragson over Kevin Magnussen after the Anduril 250, the first San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado.
Denny Hamlin praised Kevin Magnussen’s speed and debut but warned that one-off drivers must respect full-time competitors.
A video showed Noah Gragson shouting at Kevin Magnussen, who replied that he knows how NASCAR “plays it” and told Denny Hamlin to get out of his face.