Overview

• Joe Gibbs Racing held confidential meetings this week with drivers and leadership, and participants said the team agreed on a plan for how teammates should race each other.
• Denny Hamlin said he "definitely got too hot under the collar" in spinning Ty Gibbs at New Hampshire and admitted the move "went too far" on his end.
• Christopher Bell said "a line was crossed" and emphasized that teammates should not wreck each other, expressing optimism about racing each other better going forward.
• Ty Gibbs offered little public comment, while teammates highlighted Joe Gibbs’ leadership in the discussions and noted expectations to be smarter and more cooperative.
• NASCAR confirmed it has parted ways with race director Jusan Hamilton with six races left in the season, underscoring broader change around the series.