July 21, 2017 News

Twitter Chat: Larson’s A Target, Hamlin’s Burnout, Inspectors, And More NASCAR Talk

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Another veteran broke through this season’s winless barrier at New Hampshire. Denny Hamlin’s epic 2-minute burnout sparked a raging firestorm in NASCAR Nation; leaving the skeptics to wonder,”Was he trying to hide something from those probing NASCAR officials?”

It is customary for drivers to do burnouts after winning a race and fans enjoyed every second of Hamlin’s display, but how much is too much? What is the ‘acceptable’ limit for a burnout that would not arouse suspicion?

During this week’s Twitter Chat, fans shared their thoughts on whether or not there is a target on Kyle Larson’s team, was Denny Hamlin trying to hide something, and the capability of NASCAR officials to catch violations prior to qualification races.

Below are links to our top 5 Twitter questions and also a few responses. Every Monday, we will host a #NASCARTalk Twitter party at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. Join us for some NASCAR talk. Have something to say? We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation on our next Twitter chat and tweet us a comment.

Question 1: Larson thinks there is a target on his team. Considering the penalty & failed inspection post qualifying, what are your thoughts?

Q1: Larson thinks there is a target on his team. Considering the penalty & failed inspection post qualifying what are your thoughts? #NASCAR

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 17, 2017

Answers:

Only in the sense that top performers always get more scrutiny, which is why he said essentially that it's a good thing.

— Andrew (@abmccullough) July 17, 2017

Any team running up front makes other teams start paying attention. So is it a Target I don't know, but they have a lot of on the team.

— Mick Rose (@GoDucks42_mick) July 17, 2017

I don't think there's a target on him. I think the team pushed the limit, got caught for it and paid the price. Better now than the playoffs

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 17, 2017

He's running the best. He's the man to beat for the championship

— SHR4Life30 (@ScottyStyles29) July 17, 2017

As good as he is, maybe other teams should start failing post qualifying inspection. Good teams push boundaries

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 17, 2017

I don't think he has a target on his back. They only caught the ducting issue during an inspection by R&D. Last was template inspection

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 17, 2017

I think Larson and Truex Jr both have targets bc they out run the competition every race. I don't think that target is from Nascar tho,

— Steve Gocke (@Steve_gocke) July 17, 2017

Question 2: Are the NASCAR inspectors looking close enough to catch violations prior to qualification/race?

Q2: "Are the NASCAR inspectors looking close enough to catch violations prior to qualification/race?" via @lblee58 #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 17, 2017

Answers:

NASCAR inspectors are using the LIS, I personally think it gets the job done. They've seem to nail about everything

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 17, 2017

As we have seen at some tracks teams don't make it through pre-qualifying, teams not happy with laser tech, which is a good thing.

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 17, 2017

They are, but teams doing things to cars after inspection has always been a problem.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud24) July 17, 2017

I would guess yes

— Mick Rose (@GoDucks42_mick) July 17, 2017

I think they're doing good with LIS. However should have caught the duct issue on #42. Should have caught part on #22.

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 17, 2017

Kyle Larson would say YES https://t.co/dTOhUy55aT

— Dictionary Brown (@DonDelarente) July 17, 2017

Question 3: What driver are you tired of hearing about and which doesn’t get enough coverage?

Q3: @Luv_MattD asks, "can we talk about Matt DiBenedetto?"

What driver are you tired of hearing about & which doesn't get enough coverage?

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 17, 2017

Answers:

Tired of hearing about @mattkenseth contract, I don't think @Daniel_SuarezG gets enough coverage for his consistency

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 17, 2017

I don't get tired of hearing about a driver. But info get tired of hearing about something that has happened to a driver over and over again

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud24) July 17, 2017

It doesn't bother me hearing about any drive. I think @Mc_Driver needs more coverage the @LFR95 has had a fantastic year.

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 17, 2017

I'm tired of hearing about Joey Logano's encumbered win at Richmond every week

— Seth Blevins (@Gamer6238) July 17, 2017

@mattdracing definitely doesn't get enough coverage and I'm tired of hearing about Kenseth.

— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) July 17, 2017

To be honest Dale Jr..enough already

— Bill Nolan Jr (@BillNolanJr1) July 17, 2017

Question 4: Was Denny Hamlin trying to “hide” something with his incredible burnout in New Hampshire?

Q4: Was Denny Hamlin trying ton"hide" something with his incredible burnout in New Hampshire? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 17, 2017

Answers:

Yes. Hamlin had footage of a second shooter on the grassy knoll and he destroyed it with that burnout.

— Chad Sheldon (@ChockfulOfChad) July 17, 2017

I think it's unlikely, but I think this does make for an interesting & intriguing discussion.

— Maryann (@MAH_2414) July 17, 2017

I think so because why else would a driver do a burnout that lasted for 2 turns

— Seth Blevins (@Gamer6238) July 17, 2017

Not a Hamlin fan, but I hope that was just a reaction to not winning yet this year and just wanted to celebrate.

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 17, 2017

I doubt it, he wasn't that strong earlier

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 17, 2017

I"m a team #48 fan but happy 4 @dennyhamlin got his win. IMHO if The #18 & #78 wouldn't had probs 1 of them would've won. nohiding #NASCAR

— Sandra Ferguson (@38Sandy48) July 17, 2017

I don't think it was malicious personally. I think there's a lot of different takes on it, not really sure what the "real" answer is.

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 17, 2017

Probably. They all are

— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) July 17, 2017

I think they do anything with out a reason. You have never seen a Jockey punch the winning horse. #JustSaying

— Mick Rose (@GoDucks42_mick) July 17, 2017

Question 5: If you were putting together a team and had to pick one veteran and one young driver, who you picking?

Q5: If you were putting together a team and had to pick one veteran and one young driver, who you picking? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 17, 2017