Denny Hamlin sends huge wreck warning to NASCAR rivals

Denny Hamlin has threatened to wreck his NASCAR rivals as he chases his first Cup Series title.

The Joe Gibbs Racing star earned his second-consecutive Dover win last weekend, where he managed to fend off a late resurgence from team-mate Chase Briscoe.

Speaking on his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin issued a warning to his NASCAR rivals when they battle him in future races, and revealed he wasn't scared of taking out anyone who tries to chase him up the track.

“If someone is going to chase me up the track, this is a public service announcement to anyone that thinks they’re going to do that," Hamlin said.

"If they do it, I’m just going to hold the gas down, bounce off the wall and take you out with me. That’s what I would’ve done.”

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Hamlin's NASCAR warning

When Hamlin was asked what Briscoe could have done to beat him at Dover, the 44-year-old provided an answer that could have ended in a nightmare result for them both.

Hamlin stated that if Briscoe had attempted to run him up the track it could have ended in a wreck for both drivers, with the NASCAR star making his intent clear during the podcast.

“I wasn’t going to lift. There’s just no way. I’m already in control of the race. It’s our race to lose," he continued.

"Running me up the race track, that’s what he could’ve done, I just think it probably would have been bad for both of us.”

Thankfully for JGR, Hamlin's team-mate solidarity ensured a one-two finish for the squad, with Briscoe maintaining second place in a successful outing at Dover.

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