“What is it about these Penske guys that lose their mind?”

NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin found himself in the spotlight recently after reacting to Joey Logano’s rant towards his teammate and last Sunday’s winner at Talladega, Austin Cindric. The heated exchange between the Penske teammates caught the attention of many fans and fellow drivers.

During the 188-lap race, as Stage 2 unfolded, Cindric, Logano, and Bubba Wallace were locked in a fierce battle for valuable stage points. Logano, eager for a push to secure the stage win, was left frustrated when his teammate Cindric seemingly gave it away to Wallace. Logano’s outburst over the team radio was intense and laced with expletives directed at Cindric for his actions.

Hamlin, known for his candid remarks, couldn’t help but find humor in Logano’s heated words. Speaking on his podcast, Actions Detrimental, Hamlin remarked on the Penske drivers losing their composure and letting their emotions get the best of them.

Despite the drama on the track, Hamlin had a lackluster finish in the race, coming in 21st. This marked his fourth finish of 21st or worse this season. However, he remains in a strong position in the driver standings, currently sitting third with five top-fives, six top-10s, and 337 points to his name.

Looking ahead, Hamlin is gearing up for the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, where he is the defending champion. With his sights set on a back-to-back victory, fans can catch the action live on Fox Sports 1 at 3:30 pm ET on Sunday, May 4, with radio updates available on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

In a separate development, Hamlin shed light on why NASCAR teams rejected the opportunity to tweak their NextGen machines for this year’s All-Star Race. Despite the chance to experiment with the cars, teams opted out due to the high costs involved. As a team owner himself, Hamlin emphasized the financial burden of potentially destroying three cars just to build a new vehicle for a non-points-paying race.

With each NASCAR Cup Series car costing around $300,000, the prospect of spending nearly a million dollars on experimental cars didn’t sit well with the teams. The allure of winning the race and the $1 million cash prize wasn’t enough to justify the financial strain it would put on the teams.

As the NASCAR season progresses, Hamlin remains a key figure to watch both on and off the track. His insights and perspectives add depth to the NASCAR landscape, offering fans a deeper understanding of the sport and the challenges faced by drivers and teams alike.