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Hamlin Spins Teammate Ty Gibbs at New Hampshire, Prompting JGR Talks on Playoff Etiquette

Hamlin wants clearer team guidance after Joe Gibbs said the drivers will sort it out.

Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, is towed after an on-track incident as Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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Denny Hamlin tipped Ty Gibbs into a spin during the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Overview

  • Contact on Lap 110/111 sent Ty Gibbs into the wall and broke a toe link on the No. 54, ending his night after a brief return, while Denny Hamlin finished 12th with no NASCAR penalties issued.
  • Hamlin fumed over the radio about racing a championship, and Gibbs replied with a terse "Game on" before downplaying the incident publicly and saying he was looking forward to next week.
  • Post-race, Hamlin called the spin a mistake and later said non-playoff cars should give breaks to contenders, urging leadership to clarify teammate racing expectations.
  • JGR competition director Chris Gabehart labeled it a racing error and said the team will revisit etiquette, stressing the balance between playoff needs and allowing non-playoff drivers to race for wins.
  • Team owner Joe Gibbs said Hamlin and Gibbs will meet to resolve differences as the playoffs move on to Kansas, with points pressure heightening the need for internal alignment.