Denny Hamlin rips NASCAR All-Star race as he tames Monster Mile crashes
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway, but criticized the event's format and location. He expressed concerns about the future of Dover, which lost its points race for the first time in 107 events. Hamlin called for NASCAR to reconsider the All-Star race format, which he felt was unsuitable for the venue.
- ▪Denny Hamlin won the All-Star race, but faced criticism over its format.
- ▪The race saw significant crashes, including one involving Ryan Preece that affected ten drivers.
- ▪Hamlin urged NASCAR to restore Dover's points race status, emphasizing the event's unsuitability for the track.
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