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Hamlin says Chevy teams 'suck at the teat' of Hendrick on superspeedways

Denny Hamlin gave Kyle Larson a lot of credit for how he won the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway while also suggesting that he had a lot of help in doing so.

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Originally reported by Motorsport.com
Hamlin says Chevy teams 'suck at the teat' of Hendrick on superspeedways
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Denny Hamlin: What Happened

Motorsport.com reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series. Here is how the report opens:

Denny Hamlin gave Kyle Larson a lot of credit for how he won the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway while also suggesting that he had a lot of help in doing so. To wit, there was a widespread belief and reporting on Sunday that Chevrolet teams were taking the green flag with the primary goal of supporting Larson in every move he made. Certainly, it looked that way with…

— Motorsport.com

It is one of many NASCAR stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Talladega Superspeedway and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Hamlin says Chevy teams 'suck at the teat' of Hendrick on superspeedways
  • Who’s involved: Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series and Talladega Superspeedway
  • League: NASCAR
  • First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by Motorsport.com

Background: Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway (formerly known as Alabama International Motor Speedway from 1969 to 1989) is a 2.660 mi (4.281 km) tri-oval superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, United States. Built in 1969, the track has hosted a variety of racing events, primarily races sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is owned by NASCAR and led by track president Josh Harris. The grandstand can seat 80,000 as of 2022. Along with the main track, the track complex also has a 4.000 mi (6.437 km) roval-style road course.

Text from Wikipedia’s Talladega Superspeedway article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Denny Hamlin

For fans following Denny Hamlin, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, championship standings and schedule. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Denny Hamlin?

Denny Hamlin gave Kyle Larson a lot of credit for how he won the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway while also suggesting that he had a lot of help in doing so. To wit, there was a widespread belief and reporting on Sunday that Chevrolet teams were taking the green flag with the primary goal of supporting Larson in every move he made. Certainly, it looked that way with… Motorsport.com reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Who reported this NAS story?

Motorsport.com first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NASCAR news.

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