Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was dominated by more than just tire drama and playoff points—it became the backdrop for a raging NASCAR team feud between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. As tensions flared on-track, things boiled over on the radio, leading to one of the most talked-about incidents of the season.

The Incident: Hamlin Spins Out Gibbs—Live, Loud, and On the Radio

Lap 111 saw classic NASCAR fireworks. Denny Hamlin, in the No. 11 Toyota, had spent several laps behind rookie teammate Ty Gibbs, frustrated that Gibbs—out of playoff contention—was holding up both him and championship contender Christopher Bell.

After repeated failed passing attempts and radio venting, Hamlin finally let his frustration out physically. He nudged Gibbs’ left rear, sending the No. 54 hard into the outside wall. That caution ended Gibbs’s race after a broken toe link and lit up the radio for fans and pit crews alike.

The Heated Radio Exchange

The TV and radio broadcasts captured the intensity. Hamlin sounded off about Gibbs multiple times over his team channel:

According to the Racer,

• “Does Ty know we’re racing for a championship? What the [expletive]?”
• “This is some teammate [expletive].”
• After spinning out Gibbs: “What the [expletive] is he doing?”

Gibbs, for his part, kept it short, telling his crew:

• “Game on.”
  When asked about the contact post-race, he simply said, “It’s unfortunate. But, I’m excited to go race next week and I’m looking forward to it.”

What the Team (and Owner) Had to Say

Joe Gibbs Racing team owner—and Ty’s grandfather—Joe Gibbs took a measured approach, saying,

NBC Sports, post-race quotes, “Those guys are the ones driving the cars. They’ll get together on their own and figure it out.”

Meanwhile, JGR competition director Chris Gabehart called for “proper racing etiquette” at the team, highlighting the fine line between racing hard and racing smart:

“Hamlin seemingly had the faster car, but Gibbs held track position and raced both teammates aggressively to keep it.”

Hamlin vs. Gibbs Radio Highlights

Lap	Quote (Hamlin)	Action
108	“Does Ty know we’re racing…?”	Failed to pass Gibbs
110	“What the [expletive] is he doing?”	Spins Gibbs, brings out yellow
111	“Are they afraid to talk to him?”	Teams assess damage
111+	“This is some teammate [expletive].”	Gibbs out, Hamlin finishes 12th

The Fallout—and Why It Matters

• Hamlin finished 12th, unable to gain ground in the points
• Gibbs ended up 35th after repairs failed, with his championship hopes dashed
• Joe Gibbs Racing faces awkward team meetings and lots of locker-room-style tension

For fans, it was vintage NASCAR—intensity, raw emotion, and no-holds-barred competition, even between teammates.

Final Lap: Playoff Drama Meets Family Feuds

Incidents like these are why the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are the wildest show in motorsports. When the green flag waves, even family ties and championship alliances can break down if there’s a win (or survival) at stake.

As Hamlin put it, “I certainly did not want to spin out a teammate, if anyone. But I was trying to get space to race and try to get by the [No.] 54 and got into him.”

For Joe Gibbs and his drivers, this week might be just as heated in the boardroom as it was on the radio at New Hampshire.