Disaster Strikes Denny Hamlin at Phoenix as Championship Hopes Take a Hit

Yahoo Sports•Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 10:38 PM•2 min read

Right Rear Tire Failure Sends No. 11 Team Into Trouble Late in the Race Denny Hamlin suffered a major setback Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after a right-rear tire failure derailed his strong run in the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500.

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