Credit score: Scott Sewell-Imagn Photos
The previous two weeks mark the primary time that Denny Hamlin scored consecutive DNFs in his NASCAR Cup Collection profession since 2013.
The 424 races was third finest in avoiding that distinction behind Kevin Harvick, 643 and Dale Earnhardt, 424.
Final week at Texas, it was a mechanical failure that precipitated his automobile to catch hearth. This week, it was a mechanical failure that rendered his clutch inoperable, and finally killing his transaxle.
He mentioned it on the newest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast.
“I don’t know,” Hamlin mentioned. “That was the primary one I’ve misplaced. … It misplaced all of its throw, and it was rock onerous. It by no means engaged. Let’s simply faux the throw is that this lengthy, it went to this lengthy and on the backside of it, it was simply rock onerous. It stopped participating.”
Hamlin has two wins this season however has fallen to seventh within the standings because the flip of the calendar.
“I feel finally simply broke the transaxle attempting to depart the stall there,” Hamlin instructed FOX Sports activities upon climbing out the automobile. “Unlucky for the Progressive Toyota workforce. Actually quick once more – simply can’t hold it collectively proper now.”
