Denny Hamlin came into the pits and his crew wasn't ready

“This Code Word Thing Infuriates Me”- HMS Legend Slams Ridiculous NASCAR Strategy Hurting Pit Crews

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR Cup Series racing, split-second decisions on pit road can make all the difference, making clear communication crucial. At New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a miscommunication involving a secret word code led to a messy pit stop for Denny Hamlin. Former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte cannot wait to see the back of this practice. Letarte, on Inside the Race, argued that teams’ habit of using code words…

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Denny Hamlin Raises Questions After New Hampshire Tire Decision

Denny Hamlin questioned NASCAR’s decision to use a competition caution during the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Rain affected the NASCAR Cup Series race, with drivers starting on Goodyear wet-weather tires before switching to slick tires around Lap 40.Ryan Blaney won the rain-affected NASCAR race for his second straight victory at New […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Driver Denny Hamlin Raises Questions After New Hampshire Tire …

Denny Hamlin came into the pits and his crew wasn't ready

Listen to the team radio, “Four tires! What are we doing?” On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series raced on the 1-mile of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin entered the race at the point leader. “Enchiladas,” was the call over the radio. Teams regularly use code words on if they are going to pit on not. In this case, “Enchiladas” meant that the No. 11 team was coming to the pit lane with 96 laps to go in the race. Hamlin was called into his sta…