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Denny Hamlin Will NOT Race At Mexico City

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Eric Estepp

The #1 NASCAR content creator on YouTube, Eric Estepp hosts Out of the Groove, a daily talk show covering news and trending topics in the NASCAR fan community.

Denny Hamlin is out for Mexico City, not because of injury, penalties, or protests. It’s for something far more personal and significant. As NASCAR scrambles to launch its first international Cup race in decades, a twist hits one of its biggest stars. And in his place? A name you haven’t seen in a Cup car since 2014.

  • What grounded flights and delayed teams just hours before Cup Series practice?
  • Why is Ryan Truex stepping into the No. 11 car, and what makes this moment so special for him?
  • Could Hamlin’s absence affect his playoff status, or will NASCAR play it smart with the optics?
  • How does the birth of a baby intersect with a driver’s strategy?
  • Why might the track layout matter more than you’d think?

This weekend is already a powder keg with storms, lawsuits, and a decades-long winless streak on road courses in play. Add in travel nightmares and Denny Hamlin becoming a father again, and you’ve got a NASCAR weekend that’s anything but typical. Whether you’re a Hamlin fan or just here for the chaos, this is one development you didn’t see coming.

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