NASCAR Cup factors chief Denny Hamlin is totally conscious of the complaints about uninteresting racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He says it is time for NASCAR to level at itself for the problem.
The 45-year-old Cup veteran who completed fifth within the 2026 Brickyard 400 mentioned the problem on the “Every day Downforce” podcast, complimenting IMS president J. Douglas Boles and the estimated 70,000 followers who attended the race.
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“It is historic,” Hamlin stated of the venue. ” We do not must be (expletive) complaining about being on the oval.”
Cup vehicles raced on the two.5-mile oval from 1994-2020, then moved to the two.4-mile, 14-turn street course for 3 years earlier than returning to the oval in 2024.
Hamlin then pointed to what he considers the issue.
“It is a automobile drawback, not an Indy drawback,” Hamlin stated. “Sure, passing at Indy has been tough for many years, nevertheless it ain’t been unattainable.
“Now it’s unattainable (and not using a driver making a giant tactical mistake).”
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) celebrates Sunday, July 26, 2026, after profitable the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) celebrates Sunday, July 26, 2026, after profitable the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) celebrates Sunday, July 26, 2026, after profitable the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) crosses the Yard of Bricks on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Denny Hamlin (11), entrance heart, leaves his pit field forward of NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67), left, Sunday, July 26, 2026 through the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) watches {qualifications} on pit street on Saturday, July 25, 2026, throughout qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) makes a pit cease Sunday, July 26, 2026, through the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Denny Hamlin (11), proper, works to remain forward of NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67), left, as they depart pit street Sunday, July 26, 2026 through the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) makes a pit cease Sunday, July 26, 2026, through the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Corey Heim wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Corey Heim (67) leans in opposition to his automobile Saturday, July 25, 2026, throughout qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Hamlin stated he needs drivers and NASCAR’s competitors committee to provide you with an Indy-specific bundle, suggesting rear spoiler and underbody changes.
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“We have got nothing to lose, honestly,” he stated.
In 18 Brickyard 400 begins, Hamlin has positioned third on 4 events, most not too long ago in 2025.
The Brickyard 400 dialogue begins about 6 minutes in:
