Denny Hamlin Criticizes Austin Cindric's Aggressive Driving

Denny Hamlin has expressed growing frustration with Austin Cindric's recent driving behavior, particularly after incidents at Martinsville and Circuit of the Americas. On his podcast, Hamlin labeled Cindric a 'repeat offender' following a collision that sent Riley Herbst, a driver for Hamlin's team, spinning during the Cook Out 400. He criticized Cindric's aggressive tactics, including a previous incident where Cindric received a 50-point penalty and a $50,000 fine for wrecking Ty Dillon. Hamlin acknowledged Cindric's earlier skills at superspeedways but emphasized that his recent actions are becoming increasingly concerning. He called on NASCAR to take note of Cindric's conduct, suggesting that the organization needs to consider habitual behavior when assessing penalties. Hamlin's comments reflect a broader concern within the NASCAR community about driver safety and on-track aggression.