Denny Hamlin reveals his “major beef with Fox” after Bowman Gray broadcast

Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin has shared his feelings about a major beef he has with NASCAR broadcaster Fox Sports.


Denny Hamlin reveals his “major beef with Fox” after Bowman Gray broadcast

Denny Hamlin (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)

The 2025 NASCAR Cup season had the perfect start to the season with chaotic The Clash race weekend at the iconic Bowman Gray Stadum. Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott won the race., defeating 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney and Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin, who gave him a strong fight.

Though Denny Hamlin was feeling good about the P3 finish in the race, he didn’t get home happy after the race because of Fox Sports. He pointed out that the overall broadcast was really good this time, after watching it on his way back home and but there one major issue that has started a one major beef for him with the broadcaster.

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I think overall, TV did a good job. The convenient thing about driving is I was able to then watch it right back on my way home… I thought everything was good, except I have one major, major beef with Fox. Major beef.

Denny Hamlin said via Actions Detrimental.

Coming into the production day this pre-season, Denny Hamlin revealed that he is really excited about finally losing buzz cut image that they have been using for him last season. They are yet to change it and Hamlin really wants them to make the change, before his hair becomes gray.

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I was so excited, actually excited to go to the production day this year because I’m like, ‘You know what, I’m finally going to lose the buzz cut… They haven’t changed it. Give me my hair back, Fox. …I’ve got a Sport Clips car. I’ve got to show it off and hurry up before it gets gray.

Denny Hamlin added.

Denny Hamlin shared how he lost the Bowman Gray race

In his post-trace interview Denny Hamlin shared about his how he lost The Clash, despite having a strong car. He admitted that he didn’t do well on the restart and losing the bottom to Chase Elliott, letting him take advantage of it, and later lost on the duel with Ryan Blaney as well.

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I just didn’t do very well on that restart there, and kind of lost the bottom and Chase (Elliott) took advantage of it. Once you get the lead, it is a lot easier to hang on to it. I thought that they were just a little better that second half than we were, along with the 12 (Ryan Blaney) was as well.

Denny Hamlin said.

The comments from Denny Hamlin shows both the No:12 and No:9 team made the right adjustments in the second half of the race. So, it’s something the No:11 team needs to work on going into the Daytona 500, if they want to continue winning races.