Mikey’s NASCAR Podcast Joe Gibbs Racing Race Recap Daytona Episode #11

Joe Gibbs Racing Race Recap · Sep 3, 2026 · 14m

Introduction: Hello everyone and welcome to episode #11 of the podcast. This week we will be doing a recap of the Daytona race from last weekend.

Talking Points:

Would a driver from below the cutline make it into the Chase?

What would the new package look like for the race at Daytona?

Would there be a dramatic finish at the end of the race?

What would the Chase standings look like after Daytona/

Driver Race Recaps:

Denny Hamlin:

Denny Hamlin played the fuel strategy game right with the new package at Daytona

Hamlin had a fast car, but he did not make a move to the front until the end of the…