Denny Hamlin criticizes NASCAR caution issue caused by fallen sign, as he voices the need for higher standards to prevent race disruptions.
's Cup Series Playoff Opener on Sunday at Atlanta was disrupted by the sixth caution flag of the race, caused by a dislodged Walmart sign falling onto the track.This incident led to an unplanned pit stop and a critical restart with only 11 laps remaining, significantly altering the race.
's standards during his 'Actions Detrimental' podcast aired on Monday.Hamlin drew parallels to a similar mishap at the Charlotte Roval. He commented:'It's not ideal. We saw this happen at the Roval as well. Just a few years ago, there was a crucial caution that happened from a sign falling down. I certainly wish we had better standards for that stuff.
that we have these freakish things happen.'Jeff Gluck from The Athletic echoed Hamlin's sentiments on 'The Teardown' podcast, explaining:'What makes me irrationally angry today is this sign because to me if you're going to have your entire season come down to these little three-race mini playoffs and the one-race championship, every single little thing from the track standpoint has got to be buttoned up.
cannot have something like that changing the outcome of a playoff race or the playoffs.'Despite the chaotic turn of events, Joey Logano clinched victory in Sunday's race, securing his advancement to the Round of 12 in the playoffs. Cup Series: Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway Results Joey Logano - Running Daniel Suárez - Running Ryan Blaney - Running Christopher Bell - Running Alex Bowman - Running Tyler Reddick - Running Kyle Busch - Running Chase Elliott - Running William Byron - Running Austin Cindric - Running Daniel Hemric - Running Justin Haley - Running Ross Chastain - Running Ricky Stenhouse Jr - Running Corey LaJoie - Running Carson Hocevar - Running Ty Gibbs - Running Ryan Preece - Running Brad...
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